Chapter 41

Diana's heart pounding in her chest as she desperately fled from Ethan's relentless pursuit. Her eyes scanned the darkness, searching for any sign of refuge. And then, a flicker of light in the distance caught her attention. A glimmer of hope emerged as she made her way towards the hut, where people were gathered outside.

Gasping for breath, Diana stumbled towards them, her voice trembling as she cried out for help. The sight of an old woman, her weathered face illuminated by the glow of a lantern, brought a sense of relief Diana's weary soul. But as she approached, a sudden wave of dizziness washed over her, causing her legs to give way beneath her.

Collapsing onto the floor, Diana's consciousness faded, leaving her fate hanging in the balance.

(Lucas stood at the threshold, ready to embark of his journey alone. However, his resolve wavered when Lisa's voice pierced the air, expressing her heartfelt desire to accompany him. At first, he resisted, his words laced with reluctance. But Lisa's pleas were relentless, and she revealed that she knew that he was lying about Diana being his past)

Tanya, Lisa's mother, moved to intervene, her desperation palpable as she prepared to kneel and beg Lucas to take Lisa with him. Yet, before she could utter a single word, Lucas halted her, his eyes filled with a mix of determination and compassion. In that moment, he made a decision that would forever alter the course of their lives.

With a sigh, Lucas consented to Lisa's request, allowing her to join him on his journey. The weight of Tanya's worries lifted, replaced by an overwhelming sense of joy as she witnessed the two of them walking side by side.

At the hut

The old woman sat next to Diana, who was unconscious, and checked her pulse. She signaled to her assistant that Diana was still alive. "This poor girl has endured so much. I'm concerned about what lies ahead of her. I don't know if she'll be able to handle it," the old woman said, her expression filled with worry. She instructed her assistant, Shiba,

to prepare a meal for Diana to eat.