The tension in the air was palpable. Eleonora raised her chin, meeting Ellis' fury with a resilient calmness. "I came to pay my respects, Ellis. Believe it or not, this is where I feel a little peace these days.”
Ellis' eyes sparked a mix of disbelief and anger. "Peace? You don't deserve peace, not after what you've done!”
Eleonora didn't back down, holding Ellis' gaze firmly. "I know things are complicated between us, Ellis, but please try to understand... I just wanted... I wished I had the chance to do things differently. I regret everything that happened.”
"I don't believe your regret for a second, Eleonora,"growled Ellis, her voice cutting like a blade. "You think you can just show up here and wash your dirty hands? It won't work with me.”
Eleonora lowered her eyes for a
