Bald, wearing a patient gown and barefoot, Robin had vacant eyes that were haunting. His face, neck, and even scalp were marred with unhealed scars. Drool had soaked the front of his gown, leaving a damp patch.

Eliza couldn't fathom how a young man in his early twenties could be so broken.

"Robin."

She could barely recognize him. Her heart felt like it was bleeding, making it hard for her to breathe.

Just as she moved forward, the person pushing the wheelchair stopped her with a firm hand. "Keep your distance."

Eliza, overcome with emotion, pushed past the person. "Why are you doing this to him? How did he get these injuries? Did you hit him? Tell me!"

She clung to the man's clothes, her grip frantic and desperate. She was spiraling, losing her grip on reality.

The noise attracted several people from outside, who pried Eliza away and wheeled Robin out. She was pushed to the ground. Scrambling to her feet, she chased after them, but the door slammed shut in her face.

the door, twisting the doorknob, but it wouldn't budge. "Open

answered

body going limp,

she noticed Casper

desperately. "Casper, please, let him go. I'll do anything. Robin is innocent. It's all my fault. I deserve to die, not him. Just let him go, please." Eliza clasped her hands together, bowing repeatedly like she was praying to

his eyes cold and impenetrable

lips trembling. "Please, Casper, if you let my brother go, I'll do anything. You can go to Nova. I can serve her. I can do it. Doesn't Nova need a kidney or heart transplant? Take

helpless fawn. Casper's gaze lingered on her. "Do you know

her. Because the Pinotti family didn't cure her leg,

and pushed Eliza away with his leg. "It's because Robin raped

her body frozen. No, it couldn't be. Robin and Nova grew up together; she was like a sister to

such

isn't like that. It has to be a mistake." Eliza shook her head frantically, unsure where Casper

couldn't be the

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