Chapter 158: THE UNANSWERED QUESTION

Xina was overwhelmed with confusion as Edward’s words echoed in her mind. He kept insisting she needed to help him, yet the only thing she had been able to comprehend since the very beginning was the notion that he intended to kill her. His cryptic statements had only compounded her fear and bewilderment. "What do you mean by that? How can I help you?" Her voice was a mere whisper, a mix of desperation and determination. She needed clarity, needed to understand what he required from her. Her survival—and perhaps more—seemed to hinge on finding this answer. Edward’s response was unexpected and unsettling. Without warning, he drew her close and enveloped her in a tight embrace. His face buried itself in her shoulder as he murmured softly, “Elsa…” Elsa? The name was foreign to Xina. Who was this Elsa? Her mind raced as she tried to push him away, but his grip was immovable. His embrace was not just a physical hold but an emotional plea, his murmurs filled with an intense longing that l