“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.

won’t let you

opposing forces. She couldn’t bear to see Brandon

Let go of

But in the next moment, she lost her grip on Natalie’s hand and plummeted to

echoed through the air as Charis

eyes, unable to witness such a gruesome sight. She knew

wind mixed with snow numbed Brandon’s arms. He could feel the sensation fading away as

can save yourself, but not

tightened his grip on

better

to her, a small voice inside Natalie urged Brandon not

going to die, I’ll die

on earth. Brandon couldn’t explain why he was so determined to stay by Natalie’s side, whether in life or death. He didn’t

Larson! Can’t you hear me?

their lives. She was terrified, but she was more afraid of losing

pleas, Brandon held on tightly,

their strength gave out. With screams of

wind around them. But just as they thought 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 the nets, bouncing slightly from the impact, and looked up to see a crowd of rescuers and employees gathered at

hand! Quickly!” one of

pulled Natalie and Brandon back through the window. Natalie was still in shock, trembling in Brandon’s arms. He too was gasping for air, his

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