Meaningless The workers moved fast, replacing the doors and windows in less than an hour.

Handing over the brand new keys to Bianca, they assured her of the absolute security of the locks—they could be opened with fingerprints or from the inside.

Before leaving, the workers emphasized the importance of monitoring the batteries. If it ran out and she didn't have the key, breaking down the door would be the only option to enter the cabin.

The doors Bianca had installed were tough to open, so the workers spent a considerable amount of time advising her on this.

Bianca took note of everything they said.

Malcolm and Zane stood in the snow, watching Bianca complete the task

I without any expression on her face.

Once the workers left, Bianca stood at the door, giving Malcolm and Zane a cold, indifferent look before slamming it shut.

Whatever thoughts Malcolm and Zane had before coming here, they were crystal clear now—they had seen who Bianca truly was.

Zane didn't know how he made it back to the small building he was living in. When he entered the room, Seth handed him the phone.

"Lady Natalie is calling you." Zane looked at the blinking number on the phone, which had been ringing for almost a minute. He awkwardly picked it up.

"Hello?" . I 5 I oll) "Have you seen everything clearly: Natalie's voice came from the other end of the line.

WPT EE SYP Zane remained silent.

Natalie had hardly been in touch with him during this time. But now, in Zane's mind, it seemed like she had a clearer perspective ever since they left Simeria behind.

As Natalie listened to Zane's increasingly heavy breaths over the phone, she said, "Now that you've seen it clearly, you should leave." When Natalie found out that Malcolm had moved next door to Bianca again, she was genuinely worried. Actually, it was Austin who was worried.

family used to say that Zane was the more sentimental one. But after being with Austin, Natalie knew he was

there now, it seemed

"You've seen Bianca's temperament.

purpose," Natalie said, taking a

Zane remained silent.

could feel the desolation emanating from Zane even through the

meant that Bianca held

regardless of what Bianca meant to him, it didn't make any sense for Zane

problem lay with Bianca

know her, is there really no...?" Zane

"Yes," Natalie said.

his I sentence, Natalie

bd

was true. For Bianca now, there really

nor Malcolm will be her choice." n " "So, let her go!" Zane stayed

her go? Natalie was making this sound serious! npn ""Even if you don't harm her, you've become a source of trouble for her," Natalie

Trouble? So, just by being here quietly, he had become a problem for Bianca? What he didn't know was

was because of that they didn't want

to the wooden building, he quieted down and

Meanwhile, at Bianca's place...

the sound. Despite her hesitation, she still went

want someone to come in, there

stood at the door, looking at Zane standing

He wanted to say something to Bianca. He moved his lips but couldn't get any words out. Bianca also looked at him silently. This was her current attitude—if

suffocated

deep breath, he finally said, "I'll leave soon." Bianca raised her eyebrows at

want." Peace! How ironic and frightening

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