Chapter 265

Dante tried to find words of comfort, but no sound came out. His throat felt as parched as a desert. His heart ached as though a hand had clenched it tightly. Andrew observed Daniel and Renee inside the room, with Katharine, Marcelo, Sarah, and Marvin positioned outside the door. As Andrew regained his senses, horror washed over him. How did they find this place? How did they uncover his scheme so quickly? “Daniel, you're shaking," Susanna observed. She was held so tightly by him that she found it hard to breathe. Daniel offered a bitter smile. "You're shaking too, Susanna." Seeking solace, Susanna pressed her face into Daniel's chest. Her long-held-back tears now streamed quietly, staining his shirt. Daniel noticed his chest was damp. When he looked down, he realized Susanna, wrapped in his arms, was crying. He gently patted her back and whispered, "I'm sorry. I should have protected you better." As soon as Renee’s gaze landed on Andrew, her view was abruptly blocked by a hand. "Haven