Just then, Katelyn sneezed in her expansive apartment. She noticed the brisk autumn breeze and pulled her coat closer, watching the yellow leaves dance in the wind. With a cold tone, she whispered to herself, “Don’t make a mistake you can’t undo.”
She harbored no concern for Neil’s fate, though she did pity Carol.
Sitting back, she massaged her temples, worn from the day’s events.
Shortly after their call, Neil heard a knock at his door. His face set into a hard line as he pocketed his phone and wheeled toward the entrance. Opening the door, he found Lise standing there, tears streaming down her face, on the verge of breaking down.
“Neil, I made a mistake. Please, can you forgive me? It won’t happen again.”
His gaze was ice, his voice sharp.
“I helped you out of old affection. Don’t come around again unless it’s critical. Now go.”
Lise stood frozen, tears cascading down her cheeks like beads from a broken necklace. Suddenly, she dropped to her knees. The impact echoed off the floor, showcasing the intensity of her despair.
Neil stopped momentarily.
Through her tears, Lise pleaded, “Neil, don’t cut me off. I’ll do anything to make it work with us. I’d even sacrifice my life if you demanded it.”
Neil faced her, his tone unyielding.
“Fine, then prove it. Die.”
Lise stared at Neil, unable to believe what she was hearing. Her words had come from a place of sheer frustration. Neil had done so much to free her from prison. How could he just tell her to die like that? No matter how many times she thought through the situation, she never imagined Neil would respond this way.
Neil let out a sneer.
“If you can’t follow through, stop making promises you can’t keep. You can go now.”
Lise sank to her knees, her gaze fixed on Neil as she shook her head, her expression full of innocence and helplessness.
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“Neil…” she whispered softly.
She slowly crawled toward him, laying her head gently on his lap. She nudged it slightly, whispering, “I made so many mistakes before, and I didn’t appreciate you. I was wrong, but my love for you remains unchanged.”
Her hand reached out to hold Neil’s, her fingers trembling with anxiety. Neil didn’t pull away, sighing deeply.
“It’s good that you recognize your mistakes. I hope this isn’t something you’ll repeat.”
Lise suddenly looked up at Neil, her face lit with surprise and joy.
“Do you forgive me?” she asked, tears of joy streaming down her face. Neil’s response came in a flat, emotionless tone.
“It still depends on what you do next.”
Despite his words, it was clear he was showing some mercy to Lise.
Lise nodded eagerly.
“I understand. I’ll cherish this. Thank you, Neil.” Filled with happiness, Lise wrapped her arms around him in a tight hug.
Neil remained silent, his eyes betraying no emotion, yet they held a deep, calm composure.
Lise went back to Neil, quietly taking her place by his side. This time, she was careful, going out of her way to make him happy, but Neil never once took her back to the Wheeler residence. Time passed slowly, each day blending into the next.
A week had passed.
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