Ray was about to assault Lisa when suddenly his phone rang. He paused, withdrawing from her, and answered the call. Lisa lay there sobbing, too terrified to move.“Okay, I’ll be there soon,” Ray said into the phone. “Thanks,” he added, then ended the call.He shot Lisa one last cold look and walked out of the room. Lisa heard the door lock behind him. A few minutes later, she heard the sound of a car driving away.Desperately, Lisa got up and rushed to the door, pounding on it with all her strength, but it didn’t even budge. Her tears flowed freely as she sank to the floor, feeling overwhelmed with guilt and self-blame for trusting so easilyAs she sat on the floor, her mind raced with thoughts of Jessica. She wondered if her friend was okay. The image of Jessica lying unconscious in the parking lot haunted her. Guilt and worry gripped her heart. She wished she had been able to stay with Jessica, to make sure she was safe. Now, all Lisa could do was hope that Jessica had received help

soon Morning came, but Mello hadn’t slept. Every time he tried, he’d wake up from a different nightmare about Lisa. His mind replayed dark scenes of her in danger, helpless and scared, and he couldn't shake them off.The room was cool, but he felt unbearably hot, his skin clammy with sweat. His thoughts raced, and his chest felt tight. All he wanted was for Lisa to be safe, and the thought of not knowing where she was or what was happening to her was driving him to the edge.Mello rubbed his head gently, trying to ease the pounding ache. The bright light in the room made him squint as he looked around. The morning sun streamed in through the slightly open window, casting warm rays across the floor. He realized he had fallen asleep in the living room. Slowly getting up, he glanced around, disoriented. The weight of everything that had happened yesterday hung heavy on him. The room felt empty and too quiet, the silence only amplifying his worry for Lisa.Mello got up and rubbed his tir

A knock echoed through Sir Ren's office door before it creaked open, and Sean strode in with a casual confidence. His broad frame filled the doorway for a moment before he stepped in fully, stretching his arms and popping his knuckles as he moved. The sound was sharp and deliberate, like someone readying themselves for a fight.He let out a long sigh, a smirk playing on his lips as he approached Sir Ren’s desk. Without waiting for an invitation, he dropped into the chair opposite Ren, his expression amused. He chuckled softly, a short, devilish laugh that hinted at mischief or perhaps something darker."Well, well, seems like there's some chaos in the air," Sean said, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. "What’s the game today, Boss? I’m guessing it’s not a social call. I've been on break for far too long."Sir Ren's smile widened, his eyes narrowing with a cold, calculating gleam. "I see you're already thinking ahead, Sean," he said, leaning back in his chair. "That’s exactly why I k

Sean returned shortly after, carrying a small bag in his hand. Lisa, overwhelmed with fear, struggled to move Mello but found him too heavy. Sean grabbed her by the hair, dragging her away from Mello’s unconscious body. She cried out in pain, her pleas growing more desperate. “Please, please let me go!” she sobbed, her voice trembling with anguish.Sean was about to lift her onto his shoulders when he felt a sharp tap on his shoulder. Turning around, he was met with a fierce punch from Mello. Stumbling back, Sean was tackled to the ground by Mello, who straddled him and began to punch him furiously.“This is for Lisa!” Mello shouted, his face a grimace of rage as he threw another punch. “This is for touching her!” he roared, landing blow after blow. Sean’s face was soon a swollen, bloody mess. Despite the pain and his distorted features, Mello didn’t stop. He continued to strike Sean, his anger and desperation driving each punch until Sean was barely recognizable.Mello stopped as so

There was an awkward pause, but the tension in the room began to ease. Jessica, sensing the shift, cleared her throat and chimed in, "How about we focus on the fact that Lisa’s alive and getting better? That’s what really matters."Mello smiled and nodded. "Agreed," he said, looking back at Lisa. "Let’s leave the past where it belongs and just be thankful for this moment."Lisa pulled Mello into a hug, wincing slightly as he did. Lisa noticed the pained expression on his face and looked at him with concern."What’s wrong?" she asked, her voice filled with worry."Nothing," Mello said with a reassuring smile, though his face betrayed his discomfort.Kelan, standing nearby, sent Mello a stern glare. “He hasn’t fully healed from his injuries and isn’t supposed to be up and about. But he insisted on coming here to surprise you,” Kelan explained, his tone a mix of frustration and concern.Lisa's face turned into a frown. “Wait, let me see,” she said, reaching to check Mello’s injuries. Sh