Daerin sat in his study, his mind swirling with conflicting thoughts as the weight of his decisions pressed upon him. The conversation he had just overheard between Guillermo and Graceilla echoed in his thoughts, highlighting the desperate plea for Guillermo to marry his brain-damaged daughter. It was a proposition he had long attempted to refuse, recognizing the potential danger it posed to anyone who entered Graceilla's turbulent life. But now, he saw a different path – one that required him to play the game on their side rather than against them.
With a pained chuckle, Daerin acknowledged the futility of saying no at this point. Perhaps, he pondered, this might be the only way to put an end to the chaos that had engulfed his life and protect others from becoming Graceilla's victims. Determination burned within him as he made a decision rooted in resilience, not love.
