Chapter 72

• Roxy's eyes widened in disbelief, a surge of frustration erupting within her as she lashed out, "Yes! You want me to reveal the truth! What will happen when he learns the reality? How will you feel when he deems me the worst person alive and wants nothing to do with me?" Her exasperation echoed in the room.
• "You won't know until you try. Remember, he took a life too," Natalia interjected with a sardonic tone.
• "That's different! His actions were to protect his mother. What I did... it's not comparable. I can't risk it. He holds a special place in my heart. I couldn't bear..." The sound of a persistent knock interrupted her turmoil.