“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.

you fall! Hold

two opposing forces. She couldn’t

let go! Let

almost escaping her lips. But in the next moment, she lost her grip

the air as Charis landed motionless, blood

her eyes, unable to witness such a gruesome sight. She knew she was still in danger and

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

let me go. You can save yourself, but not both of

and tightened his grip

let go! It’s better if at least

Natalie urged Brandon not to let her

leave you. If you’re going to die, I’ll die with

couldn’t explain why he was so determined to stay by Natalie’s side, whether in life or

you hear

their lives. She was

pleas, Brandon held on tightly,

their strength gave out. With screams of fear and shock, the two fell from

of the apartment below, catching them in its grasp.

on, give me a hand!

back through the window. Natalie was still in shock, trembling in Brandon’s arms. He too

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