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“Not likely. They’re engaged in a conflict over there. He’ll respond once there’s a pause,” Garret replied. Louise’s brow furrowed deeply.

As she considered what to do, Elyse spoke up. “If he can’t return, then I’ll go to him.”

Before Garret could argue, Louise quickly objected, saying, “That’s absurd. The crossfire is dangerous; you’d only put yourself in harm’s way.”

Eyes welling up, Elyse looked uncertain.

Garret sighed and said, “Both of you, calm down. I’ll do what I can manage.”

Elyse didn’t know what he had in mind, but realizing she couldn’t help, she resigned herself to follow his lead. For the first time, Elyse felt truly powerless, acutely aware of her limitations and the harshness of the situation.

Returning to the house, she settled into the room she had shared with Jayden before.

she noticed his suitcase was still there. He had

staring at the suitcase, lost in thought. Eventually, weariness overtook her, and she lay down, falling

awoke, it

uncomfortable from the long sleep, Elyse left her room and headed downstairs to make something to eat. Passing by Garret’s study, a loud noise caught

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doorway and heard Louise’s

mind? How could you do that to

voice was filled with pain and frustration, though it had

in, Elyse saw Louise clinging to Garret, her teeth sinking into his shoulder. He neither resisted nor reacted, simply standing there with a blank expression as she bit

Louise finally released him, a trace

fixed on her bloodied mouth, and, tilting her chin up,

Elyse was rendered speechless.

she had not resisted. They were half-siblings. How could he kiss her like

turmoil as she slipped quietly from the study and dashed into the

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