Her mind spun in panic. She bit her lip hard enough to bleed. Her hand unconsciously touched her belly.
This baby… it isn't even his.
She looked down.
Tears filled her eyes.
She clenched her fists.
Before he finds out... before he questions me... I'll make the decision myself.
Mama will remember your sacrifice forever.
Forgive me, baby.
A twisted smile curled on her lips as her heel slipped.
And she fell.
Her body tumbled down the stairs like a ragdoll—her scream filled the silence.
THUMP. THUMP. THUD.
"LIA!"
Rayan's voice cracked as he saw it—just as he pulled out of the garage. His eyes widened. He jumped out of the car without even closing the door.
"LIA!!"
He sprinted toward her body, heart pounding like thunder in his chest. His hands trembled as he knelt beside her.
"Lia… LIA! Can you hear me?!"
Her eyes fluttered open.
She coughed weakly, blood touching the corner of her lips. "Ra… yan…"
