Chapter: 3560

She looked up at him, her eyes wide and confused. When their gazes met, a flicker of unexpected warmth shone in his eyes. Her heart melted for some reason, and she shook her head slightly.

She had once felt anger towards him because of her family, but now that feeling faded away.

He held her firmly, his expression growing darker and colder as he noticed the brutal damage on her face.

Farris carried her, moving slowly back into the shadows.

Behind them, Matteo spoke hesitantly. "Mr. Warren, now that you have her, can we leave?"