After Kevin left, the atmosphere in the apartment became tense again. Mike walked to the window, staring out into the dark night. The shadow of defeat from the previous battle continued to haunt his thoughts.
Maria approached Mike, gently placing her hand on his shoulder. "Don't be too hard on yourself. We've all done our best," she said softly.
Mike nodded without turning. "I know... But it feels like I made Livy suffer again."
Seraphina stood in the corner of the room, slowly spinning her magic staff. "We can't just stand still. We need to plan our next move," she said seriously. "Lessgoo's magic is strong, and he's definitely planning something bigger than just kidnapping Livy."
Calista, who was usually calm, appeared more assertive this time. "I agree with Seraphina. There's no point in blaming yourself."
