The officer sighed, glancing at the paperwork before him."It's out of our hands. This comes from higher authorities. We can't revoke it."Alice's mind raced, trying to make sense of the absurdity unfolding before her. She felt a sense of helplessness, realizing that her words fell on deaf ears.Wit
Lucas felt a surge of frustration, torn between her rudeness towards him, the one wanting to protect her, and her earnest request for someone who had attempted to harm her."Alright, if you want it this way," he finally conceded, retrieving his mobile and promptly dialing the number of higher author
Alex drove Alice to her house, he couldn't overlook the sadness etched on her face. Sensing the internal turmoil, he cautiously broached the subject."Alice, are you okay?"She met his gaze, her eyes revealing a blend of resilience and vulnerability."I will be, don't worry," she assured him. Alex t
The movie was halfway through when a kiss scene between the main leads unfolded on the screen, triggering an unexpected sight.Alice suddenly saw Lucas and Milla on the screen, replacing the movie's main leads. A sudden panic gripped her."Alice, what's wrong?" Siya immediately noticed Alice's start
He glanced at her, his expression unreadable."I was just trying to help. No need to get defensive," he retorted, his tone unwavering.Alice huffed, feeling a mix of frustration and confusion."I don't need your help, Lucas. You're not a part of my life anymore. Just let me be."He sighed, his gaze
Lucas, seemingly unfazed, turned to face her with a cold stare."I'm well aware of it. I'm going to forgive you for this, but..... "He paused, turning to face her with an intensity that sent another wave of fear through her."If you ever think of betraying me again, you'll regret your life."The om
Alice watched him leave and finally exhaled, a breath she wasn't aware of holding."What's wrong with me?" she mumbled to herself, placing her hand on her chest as her heart thumped loudly.Why couldn't she control her emotions when he was around?This was so embarrassing; Alice felt utterly helples
"No, Don't go," Alice said in a shaky voice, she was ready to cry. Lucas was confused and stunned to see her emotions. Why she was behaving like a child? He was blank."Alright, I won't go anywhere," he said. He puts his mobile on the bedside table and lies beside her.It was so uncomfortable to lay