To Callum's utter disbelief, Lysander rose to the occasion when it mattered most!

His entire scheme dissolved into thin air the moment Lysander stood up, as if even the heavens had turned against him!

By the time the police had him in cuffs, Callum's heart had sunk into despair, all fight drained from him. Now, he could truly empathize with how Leopold must have felt, making his heart heavier with each passing moment. He realized the extent of agony Leopold had endured. And yet, he was powerless to ease any of Leopold's pain, left only to await the news of his passing.

As the police led Callum away, Thalassa's heart, which had been tight with anxiety, finally began to relax a bit. She let go of Lysander, her gaze shifting towards the door. Watching Callum, handcuffed and escorted by two officers, his silhouette a blend of loneliness and agony, tightened her chest once again. For a moment, she found it hard to breathe, her heart constricted as if by ropes.

How had someone so kind and joyful turned into this? If only they could return to how things were when they first met.

Lost in thought, Thalassa's face tingled under the rough caress of a hand, pulling her back to reality. She looked up to see Lysander wiping away her tears, his handsome face etched with concern. His deep, soothing voice reassured her, "It's over now..."

he had draped over her shoulders, wrapping her slender frame a bit more securely. The memory of Callum tearing at her clothes sent a surge of rage through Lysander. Had

Lysander's jacket, she couldn't imagine how pitiful she'd look.

moment, he was

pillar of strength

that steadied her trembling body. She tried to smile,

to tell him she was fine, but the truth was she wasn't. The fear and sorrow were real, especially after Callum's mention of Leopold. Everything Callum had done was to make

stand?" Lysander asked, offering his hands to help

on supporting Lysander instead. "I've got you,

legs strong and supportive as ever. Beside her, his towering

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