Astrid's voice trembled as she called out, "Rowan!" Her eyes widened in shock. "Are you okay?" Rowan asked her and she whispered.
"My hand is hurt so much," Astrid whispered, her voice laced with fear. "He... he wanted to hit me."
Rowan's smirk hinted at his satisfaction with the unfolding situation.
Without hesitation, Rowan strode toward Stephan, who struggled to regain his footing after the sudden punch.
"Dude, that's enough!" Rowan's fist connected with Stephan's face again, sending him crashing to the ground.
Stephan grunted, clutching his abdomen as Rowan's foot connected with his stomach. "Cut it out!" Stephan pleaded, but Rowan's anger had reached a boiling point.
"I told you never to move an inch closer to her!" Rowan's words dripped with venom as he landed another punch on Stephan's face. The sound of flesh hitting flesh echoed through the air.
