[Ellie's P.O.V]
"In terms of viciousness, who can surpass you? You're even capable of harming your own nephew!" We held this pose for a while, and then I abruptly pulled back, taking the stick from Leah's hand. She staggered a few steps forward, almost falling in front of me. I looked down at her coldly from a higher vantage point.
After steadying herself, Leah glared at me fiercely, as if she could shatter me into pieces the next second. However, her hands no longer held any other weapons, and she was no longer a significant threat.
"You shouldn't have brought Xavier out!" Leah continued to argue, refusing to admit that she was responsible for Xavier's injury.
I had done my best to protect Xavier. If I had known he would risk his life to protect me, I should have distanced myself further, drawing Leah away from his and the workers' line of sight. At this moment, guilt overwhelmed me.
