“Don’t talk like that, Charis. There’s still hope. We can find a way to overcome this.”

“No! Don’t try to talk me out of it. They’ve ruined me, and my life is shattered. I’ll never have the chance to be with you now. My only purpose in life is to make sure you witness Natalie’s death.”

“Charis, please don’t say that. There must be another way. We can find help.”

“I’m sorry for my parents, but I no longer want to live in this cruel world. If there’s an afterlife, I’ll repay you.”

Without further hesitation, Charis nodded decisively.

“No, Charis! Please, let’s find another solution. We can get through this together.”

But before Natalie could finish her plea, Charis jumped out of the window, pulling Natalie along with her.

Natalie screamed in terror as Brandon, who had been nearby, rushed towards the window and managed to grab Natalie’s outstretched hand.

“Hold on, Natalie! I won’t let you go!”

The combined weight of the two women and gravity began to drag Brandon down. His arms strained, veins popping, and sweat forming on his forehead.

let you fall!

the immense pressure, torn between two opposing forces. She couldn’t bear to see Brandon go down

Let go

glared at Natalie, anger and curses almost escaping her lips. But in the

desperate shout echoed through the air as Charis landed motionless, blood pooling

such a gruesome sight. She knew she was still in danger and had no

Brandon’s arms. He could feel the sensation fading away as he struggled to maintain his grip on the

save yourself, but not both of

tightened his

It’s better if at least one of us

her, a small voice inside Natalie urged Brandon not to

you’re going to die, I’ll

two people on earth. Brandon couldn’t explain why he was so determined to stay by Natalie’s side,

Can’t you hear me?

fearing for both their lives. She was

pleas, Brandon held on tightly,

hands slipped slowly from the edge of the window, and in an instant, their strength gave out. With screams of fear and shock, the two fell from the

their fate was sealed, a network of safety suddenly emerged from the window of the apartment below, catching them in its grasp. They landed on

on, give me a hand! Quickly!” one of

Natalie was still in shock, trembling in Brandon’s arms. He too was gasping for air, his heart pounding with

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