Lily straightened up and said without resentment, “Of course, you wouldn't."

"That's... quite a pity," the queen murmured thoughtfully.

"Well, there's a price to pay for everything. That's how the world balances itself," Lily continued, "I can't stop you if you must carry on with R10. Still, I won't witness whether or not it succeeds. I just wish the outcome isn't something you'll regret."

Lily smiled and turned to head out the door.

Rick heard their conversation as he stood guard outside. After exchanging looks with Lily as she brushed past him, he entered the room and saw the needles in Yasmin's legs. "Your Majesty, those needles—"

The queen waved dismissively. "It's okay. Lily will remove them later."

Even so, Rick was wary. "You're being too careless, Your Majesty. What if that woman—"

"She wouldn't," Yasmin interjected, shaking her head.

so much?" Rick asked despite

If Rick had not asked her that, she would not have realized that she had always believed

anyone, she still did not

bring her back now!" Rick noticed the queen's pensive expression

the queen said, "I trust

Rick was surprised.

was determined to rescue Nick, he had begun to lose hope after going through so much. Nonetheless, Mike embraced his son, as the latter was okay and had only

we go home?" Nick asked softly. After a pause, he lowered his innocent voice and added,

back together, and I'll never part with you again." "I don't want to part with you either!" Nick held his father. Although he was more mature than his peers, he was still a child. He trembled in Mike's

always been scared despite his efforts to

looked over and felt Nick jolting. Mike quickly held his son tighter, not wanting anyone

sighed in relief when they saw her, and Nick warmly addressed her,

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