“Don’t talk like that, Charis. There’s still hope. We can find a way to overcome this.”

“No! Don’t try to talk me out of it. They’ve ruined me, and my life is shattered. I’ll never have the chance to be with you now. My only purpose in life is to make sure you witness Natalie’s death.”

“Charis, please don’t say that. There must be another way. We can find help.”

“I’m sorry for my parents, but I no longer want to live in this cruel world. If there’s an afterlife, I’ll repay you.”

Without further hesitation, Charis nodded decisively.

“No, Charis! Please, let’s find another solution. We can get through this together.”

But before Natalie could finish her plea, Charis jumped out of the window, pulling Natalie along with her.

Natalie screamed in terror as Brandon, who had been nearby, rushed towards the window and managed to grab Natalie’s outstretched hand.

“Hold on, Natalie! I won’t let you go!”

The combined weight of the two women and gravity began to drag Brandon down. His arms strained, veins popping, and sweat forming on his forehead.

won’t let you fall!

between two opposing forces. She couldn’t bear to see Brandon go down with

go! Let

her lips. But in the next moment, she

air as Charis

knew she was still in danger and had no time

harsh winter wind mixed with snow numbed Brandon’s arms. He could feel the sensation fading away as he struggled to maintain his grip

save yourself, but not both of

her plea and tightened his grip on

better if at least

her, a small voice inside Natalie urged Brandon not

you’re going to

Brandon couldn’t explain why he was so determined to stay by Natalie’s side, whether in life or death.

you

out in desperation, fearing for both their lives. She was terrified, but she was more afraid of

on tightly, refusing

and in an instant, their strength gave out. With screams of fear and shock,

sealed, a network of safety suddenly emerged from the window of the

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