I gazed at the layers of sweat on his face and embraced him fiercely.
Kael also patted my shoulder, as if to comfort me.
The police officer, restraining Archer, said:
"Archer, you're suspected of illegal detention and intentional harm. You're now under formal arrest."
I stood motionless, staring at him coldly, feeling no ripple in my heart.
Archer was handcuffed and shoved into the police car.
I stood at the mansion's entrance, watching the direction the police car disappeared.
Archer, the man who once caused me unbearable pain, finally paid the price for everything he'd done.
Kael walked up beside me and gently patted my shoulder.
"Annie, it's all over now."
"Kael, thank you."
Once, I was afraid to accept new people.
Afraid of being hurt again, afraid of repeating the same mistakes.
But every time he stood before me without hesitation, it made me feel a sense of security and warmth I'd never experienced before.