Persephone's mind went blank. Gunshots erupted from the ship, followed by sparks. It reminded her of that night when she failed to leave successfully—the ship had exploded with flames soaring into the sky.

"Seamus!" she yelled.

Persephone rushed toward it and ignored the bodyguard restraining her and assuring her that Seamus would be fine.

She cried uncontrollably.

"Miss, please calm down..."

"Seamus is still on the ship!"

"Miss..."

"Call the police!"

The bodyguard hastily pulled out a phone.

sounds of the fight drew closer,

followed the noise and saw Seamus running toward them. He was covered in

he turned abruptly and dashed in the opposite

Persephone widened her eyes.

of defense against the assailants,

the ones she had seen at the restroom door.

his head tightly, struggling to stand, but

rushed over, his head bleeding. "Seamus said to

Tears blurred Persephone's vision...

-

she needed

saw Seamus covered in blood, shouting desperately for her to

and saw bullets piercing the bodies of those two men, the man lying on the ground,

had another

when she heard that gentle voice. She moved, and the old lady was gently wiping her palms with warm water. The compassion and love

had caused her to suffer from

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