"Cadell, please calm down," Lorna sobbed, her voice filled with grief. "I have my reasons... I was being threatened. I didn't want to do this to you! I just couldn't control myself!"
Cadell paused briefly, his brow furrowed. The anger in his eyes hadn't subsided.
Desperately, Lorna tried to recall their shared memories, hoping to rekindle Cadell's feelings and avoid the consequences she now faced.
In the past, Cadell might have softened. But now, Cyril's actions had hit him hard enough that Lorna's attempts were no longer effective.
At most, it could buy her a little time.
And that, perhaps, was all Lorna ultimately hoped for.
Five minutes later, a figure came into view.
I looked up and recognized the man.
He smirked faintly and spoke in a lazy tone, "Well, well—how did you end up
