"Sweetie, I...I just wanted to see you, to say I'm sorry, I..."

Kicked into the flowerbed, Hans clutched his abdomen, his expression one of agony as he crawled out and staggered to his feet. Lizetta, still reeling from the shock, shuddered violently once more.

Remington's gaze swept over fiercely, "Get lost!"

With that, he no longer paid Hans any heed, bent down to scoop Lizetta into his arms, and made a beeline for the building.

Inside the elevator, the bright lights shone on their faces.

The steady and strong heartbeat resonated in her ears, while the familiar scent of wood and a hint of cold spice filled her nostrils, reminiscent of the times when, as a child haunted by nightmares, all it took was being close to Remington to feel safe again.

Nestled in her brother's embrace, she felt fearless once more.

"Liz, he's gone now. You're safe here with me, I'll always be by your side, okay?"

Remington's voice was gentle and soothing above her, gradually calming Lizetta down.

She opened her eyes but avoided Remington's concerned gaze.

"I...I'm much better now, you can put me down..."

She struggled slightly, but in truth, she was still weak, a residual effect of her overwhelming fear.

looking at her pale lips, of course,

crossed the river yet, and you're already thinking of dismantling

was extremely careful, always wary of pressing too hard against her

Remington, still cradling Lizetta, headed to

as he keyed in the

upstairs a couple of days ago, into the apartment Remington had transferred to

code was Lizetta's birthday, also their wedding

Remington entered it, it was evident the code

changed

significance from her childhood, every common password she used, Remington knew them all

more unsuccessful tries, it was clear

Lizetta pushed his hand

Remington's gaze, who could

crossing his eyes, as he mumbled, "You've memorized the

date. Was she reminding herself constantly of

Lizetta hummed, pushing

forward, Remington bent down to carry her

him,

her knees, her face still void

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