Her mind became colluded with numerous thoughts as she retracted herself back. In her head she could clearly see the vivid images of a child crying in pain and the bloodshot eyes of Scarlett. She felt like she could hear Scarlett's words still echoing in the room. It was all pretty weird and as a cumulative effect, she slowly started getting drowned in a pit of guilt.
His breath was also haggard and he paused to take a deep breath or two before he asked,
"Are you ok?", and he looked into her eyes.
She just gently nodded.
This man in front of her was everything that she wanted in her life. He was like the constant in her multiverse. But the thought of jeopardizing someone else's life kept haunting her no matter how much he assured her with his love.
