Chapter 45 Marvin's Pack

With those three simple words, spoken with such sincerity and tenderness, Alice felt as though a weight had been lifted from her weary shoulders. The dark clouds of her troubled thoughts dissipated like melting snow, leaving behind a sense of sheer relief that sent a fresh flow of tears streaming down her cheeks. Marvin, a man known for his eloquence and silver tongue, found himself at a loss for words. It was as if his ability to speak had deserted him in this moment of overwhelming emotion. Instead, he held Alice in a silent embrace, his arms providing a safe haven amidst the storm of her tears. Alice's sobs gradually subsided, her tears drying up as she found solace in Marvin's comforting presence. She looked up at him, her eyes filled with a mixture of gratitude and vulnerability. "You can't go back," he whispered, his voice filled with concern. "Your life will be in danger once you return." Her voice trembled as she replied, "I know. I know that." Marvin's determination shone