Axel didn't care that he was soaked to the bone. He grabbed onto Amber's shoulders as she trembled violently.

"You're alright... I'm here! Don't be afraid!

Amber stared at him blankly. Her face was pale, and her mouth hung open. It was as if she were drowning, gasping for air.

"Was it a nightmare? You're okay. Don't be afraid... I'm right here.' Axel panicked. He pulled her into his arms.

"H... I'll help myself." Amber shivered uncontrollably, trying to cover the old scars on her body.

Back at The Millennium, Jameson had tormented her for days. That dark, humiliating past was suffocating her.

She avoided leaving the lights on because intimacy deeply traumatized her.

She only showered alone; those hideous scars were constant reminders of her shameful past.

The trauma lingered, and she didn't want the love of her life to see her in such an ugly state. Surprise flashed across Axel's eyes. He realized what was happening.

He stepped into the bathtub with her, embracing her tightly. His eyes were bloodshot.

listen to me," he said, his arms wrapped securely

in Amber's eyes. Being in Axel's warm embrace gradually calmed

wonderful, I'm the lucky one to be with you. I am the one who doesn't deserve you." Axel gently patted

too.

past. Let's look ahead. Happier days are

the moming, all was

the moon. She was

What are

reality. Her eyes lit up when

didn't go to you and Jonah because I

took off his coat and put it around Alyssa's shoulders. 'It's too cold out here. Let's

sitting here, watching the snow.

could tell from the look on Axel's face that he was worried. In a concerned voice, she asked, "Axel,

Axel's heart when he thought of how

"What happened?"

about it because she doesn't want me to worry.

Axel stared out at the snowy grounds. "I

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