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Lillian glanced down at the street below, her expression calm and steady. “Have you really decided to jump? Because once you do, there’s nothing left. There’s an old saying-nothing is truly over until the very last moment.
You’re only thirty; you can still start over. But if you jump, then every possibility ends here and now. Are you sure that’s what you want p>
Layla let out a bitter, mocking laugh. “Start over? With this broken, half-dead body? I’m just dragging out what little life I have left p>
“What if I could heal you?” Lillian met her gaze, her voice steady, her eyes filled with quiet confidence. “I practice traditional medicine; I can help you recover. And I can help you get what you want to make every single person who hurt you regret it. With that chance… do you still want to jump p>
The choice was hers now; Lillian had handed her the lifeline. It was up to Layla to take it.
For a moment, Layla found herself caught by the fire in the girl’s eyes, an unexpected spark of trust igniting within her. Without thinking, she took a step forward. But her foot caught on the edge; her body lurched, and suddenly she was falling backward. Screams erupted from below.
Every moment of the scene was being broadcast live by the reporters on the ground, the entire city watching the drama unfold in real time.
At Empire Group headquarters, inside the president’s office, Sebastian was in the middle of a small meeting with several senior executives when Foster burst in, hurrying straight to his side to whisper something in his ear.
No one expected the man’s face to drain of all color as he snatched up the remote and switched on the massive TV screen. The executives exchanged puzzled looks; they had never seen their boss like this. One by one, their gazes shifted to the screen.
On the feed, a figure lunged forward-Sebastian’s face went ashen in an instant. Then, when the girl was caught, his tightly clenched fists slowly loosened.
Without a word, he grabbed his jacket and strode out of the office.
“The meeting’s over,” Foster said quickly, turning to the others before following after him. The executives were left staring at each other, stunned and confused.
Lillian dove forward, her hand closing around Layla’s wrist. For one terrifying moment, she thought they’d both go over the edge; then, with a violent jolt, their bodies stopped falling. She whipped her head upward. The officer from earlier was there, his hand locked around her arm.
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“Hold on-don’t you dare let go!” the man shouted as more people rushed over, straining to pull them both up.
As soon as they were back on solid ground, Layla crumpled into Lillian’s arms, shaking with sobs. “I’m sorry—I’m so sorry. I was so stupid… I almost dragged you down with me. I’m sorry p>
Lillian patted her back gently, waiting until her cries had quieted before speaking, her tone soft but firm. “As long as you’re alive, there’s hope. Believe me-every person who loves you, who hates you, who’s hurt you… they’ll all shape who you become. And those wounds? In time, they’ll fade until they’re nothing but ghosts p>
Layla met Lillian’s eyes; in them, she saw something she hadn’t felt in so long-hope. She nodded hard. “You’re right. The old Layla died today. From this moment on, I’ll be someone new-someone no storm, no betrayal, no pain can ever break p>
Only then did Lillian’s lips curve into a lazy, satisfied smile.
The officers finally approached. The one leading the team stepped forward. “Miss, we’ll need you to come with us to give a statement p>
Lillian glanced at him, then smiled at Layla. “We should be thanking them. If it weren’t for their quick action, neither of us would still be standing here p>
Tears welled up in Layla’s eyes as she turned to the officers, her voice hoarse. “Thank you… thank you for saving me.” Her knees buckled, and she nearly collapsed, but the lead officer quickly caught her.
“No need to thank us; this is our job,” he said kindly. “Ms. Layla, if you’ll come with us p>
Layla nodded.
Lillian gave
her shoulder a reassuring pat. “Go on. Get some rest-and when you’re ready, call me.” She handed Layla her number with a quiet, encouraging smile.
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