Zachary winced, and a trace of bitterness flashed in his eyes as he opened the door, revealing the outside scenery to Lena.

The late morning sun bathed the surroundings in bright light while a gentle breeze danced through the tree branches. Birds chirped and soared freely in the air.

Taking in the refreshing air, Lena turned her gaze toward Zachary.

“Go now,” Zachary whispered. “Lena, can I ask you for one favor?”

“What is it?” she asked.

“After you meet your boyfriend, please don’t mention anything about Sasha, alright?”

Lena furrowed her brow.

Zachary stepped closer, his gaze sincere. “I’ve raised Sasha, and she’s like my own daughter… Please trust me. I’ll take her away from Centrolis right away, and I promise you won’t have to see her again.”

“So, you want me to spare her?”

twin

grabbing a fork from the dining table and pressing its sharp end against Zachary’s

he felt the chilling edge pressing against his artery. Lena had aimed for a

“Lena, you—”

icy. “Zachary, a little more pressure from me, and your life ends here. I’ve checked, there are no surveillance

“You think the police won’t figure

smirked bitterly. “I’m pretty confident in my ability to evade

“Lena!”

want to harm anyone.

thinking she can replace you…

intensely vigilant, like a stalking leopard in the grasslands, her

to guide your ‘daughter’ properly, you want me

beads of sweat rolling down his cheeks. “Lena,

“First, hand over my

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