The burly man was terrified, immediately raising his hands in a gesture of surrender, "Don't shoot, I haven't done anything yet, please don't shoot..."

His voice was thick with desperation.

The arrogance and lust that had filled him moments ago had vanished in an instant.

He was just a thug, looking for a taste of the forbidden fruit, but he wasn't ready to lose his life over it.

The cop kept the gun trained on him while pulling out handcuffs. Stepping forward, he secured the man's hands behind his back.

"Thalassa! Are you okay?" Hertha burst into the room, her heart tightening at the sight of Thalassa lying on the bed, a look of utter despair in her eyes. She quickly tore off the tape sealing Thalassa's mouth and anxiously untied the ropes binding her hands.

She wrapped her arms around Hertha,

held her tightly, gently patting her back, trying to offer comfort, "It's okay, you're safe now... don't

comforting words, tears streamed down Hertha's face

been a nightmare, filling her with

to the officers. With her guidance, the officers quickly made their way to the motel, and with the authority of the law behind them, the front desk clerk dared not conceal which room the burly man had

thank goodness the burly

to Hertha's clothing, biting her lip, trying not to cry,

her fear and despair were released, Thalassa's body shook

freely, "Thalassa, I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have

would have happened. Hertha could only imagine the fear and despair Thalassa must

as she shook her head, "It's not your fault. Don't think like that. You saved me. If not for you, I...

in time, Thalassa's

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