435: THE LIGHT WITHIN

ARIEL'S POV "Yes, we are." As she wiped away her tears, Celine took a shaky breath, her hands trembling. "You don't know how many wonderful memories we've shared, Eduardo. From our late-night conversations to our impromptu dance parties, Catherine has brought so much light and laughter into my life." Her voice cracked with emotion as she spoke; her heart lay bare before Eduardo. "Please don't take her away from me," she pleaded. "I can't bear the thought of losing her, not after everything we've been through together." Eduardo's expression softened slightly as he listened to Celine's heartfelt plea, a flicker of doubt crossing his features. For a moment, it seemed as though he was truly considering her words, wrestling with his own inner demons. But then, his resolve hardened once more, and he shook his head, his eyes cold and unyielding. "I'm sorry, Celine. But my decision is final. Catherine must be sacrificed for the greater good." Celine's heart sank as she realized that her