Chapter 42

• The tension in the air was palpable. Eleonora raised her chin, meeting Ellis' fury with a resilient calmness. “I came to pay my respects, Ellis. Believe it or not, this is where I feel a little peace these days.”
• Ellis' eyes sparked a mix of disbelief and anger. “Peace? You don't deserve peace, not after what you've done!”
• Eleonora didn't back down, holding Ellis' gaze firmly. “I know things are complicated between us, Ellis, but please try to understand... I just wanted... I wished I had the chance to do things differently. I regret everything that happened.”