Serena indeed had her way with Darius. After escorting Serena back from the hospital, he ceased all surveillance on me imposed by the Vale family.
Despite the housekeeper's warnings, he forcefully led me out by my arm.
"Sir, Please don't.This would put lady Maple in danger."
"She won't be in danger; she wouldn't dare took her own life," he retorted, his voice laced with a cold chuckle, confident in his understanding of me.
I played into his expectations, pretending to protest my eviction.
My reluctance seemed to only affirm his belief that my prior actions were merely attempts to capture his attention, making Darius's expression grow increasingly grim: "Serena is right. I have been too indulgent with you. You indeed require a lesson to know who truly care for you"
At that moment, I couldn't resist asking him, looking up, "Throughout our time together, have you ever trusted me by heart?" His frowned at my question.
My heartfelt care and love for these year failed to outweigh a fleeting, enchanting glance on Serena that rainy day.
"Luna, Your playing hard to get doesn't work now," he remarked, his voice carrying a hint of reluctance.
Yet, he said nothing, advising me to introspect before leaving and closing the door.
I stumbled forward in the darkness, uncertain of how long I had been walking.
Just as I was about to reach the light, everything went black in an instant.
When I reopened my eyes, I found myself bound on a cliff with Serena.
