Chapter 50 It Wasn't Max Who Had Killed Her

• As Klaus stormed into the house, the tension in the air became suffocating. Without hesitation, he kicked Alex hard, sending him stumbling backward. Grabbing Nyssa’s hand, Klaus’s voice was low and commanding, "Stay away from her, you jerk."
• Nyssa, fueled by the chaos and her racing emotions, reacted instinctively. She slapped Klaus across the face, her voice trembling with both anger and confusion. “What the hell do you think you’re doing?!”
• Klaus didn’t flinch. Instead, he smiled, that eerie, knowing smile that sent chills down her spine. His gaze never left hers as he spoke. “Nyssa, you need to listen. This isn’t the Alex you used to know.” His voice softened, and for the first time, there was a flicker of vulnerability. “He’s not who you think he is. Nyssa, I know you don’t trust me, but you have to believe me. You’re changing the timeline, and it’s warping everything. Only I can protect you in the present timeline.”