When There Is Nothing Left But Love

We sat around the sofa, in a circle. Looking out the French windows, we could see how gleeful Louis was, having some good fun with Summer. He was just like a playful big kid.

Moments later, as everybody quietened down in the living room, John blurted, “Have you heard? Armond’s out.”

Upon hearing the news, my heart sank. I was very surprised, and at the same time, confused because it was a different ending to what I had in mind.

When Ashton’s lawyer was analyzing the case, he stated very clearly that Armond was charged for multiple crimes, namely intentional assault, illegal possession of firearms, and inflicting cruelty against national Class 1 protected wildlife species. He should have been jailed for at least fifteen years. Why was he released?

I huffed as I felt a cold chill running down my spine the moment I recalled the dreadful incidents at the villa.

I could read from the message through his gaze. Stay calm. I took a deep breath and tried

their own safety and will only work for money. It’s so bold of Mr. Murphy to use a million to sacrifice a few lives in exchange for Armond’s freedom. No whistleblower and nothing leaked beforehand. Right after the prison

it mean Armond will never ever

hid my emotions and tried to maintain a calm composure. “I was just

upper hand, the dirty games played inside the prison are not as simple as we think. The prisoner can choose to write his own survival story in this system.

not do in this world. Armond had probably thought of his escape plan the

and ugliness the person can demonstrate through his thoughts, speech, and deeds is beyond our imagination.

able to calm my anxious heart is another. Like a vine, fear creeps all over me

hands in his palm and started rubbing them to give me warmth.