"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.

lips,

crossed the river yet, and you're already thinking of dismantling the bridge? Don't move, be

her belly, thus his arms were a bit suspended, not allowing her to fully lean against

Remington, still cradling Lizetta, headed to the

as

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

Lizetta's birthday, also

as Remington entered it, it was evident the code had

had changed the

common password

it was

to attempt again when Lizetta pushed his hand

away from Remington's gaze, who could clearly see

in his chest, a shadow crossing his eyes, as he mumbled, "You've memorized the divorce

their wedding anniversary to their divorce date. Was she reminding herself

pushing

Remington bent down

door shut behind him, and swiftly

hugging her knees, her face still void

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