When Audrey arrived at Ethan's apartment, the place was already in total chaos.
Ethan stood on the balcony, pressing a knife against his throat with half his body leaning over the railing.
His parents knelt on the ground, weeping, begging him relentlessly.
A crowd had gathered downstairs. The firefighters were already there, laying out the jump mat.
"Ethan!" Audrey rushed upstairs, only to be stopped by a police officer at the door.
"Captain Quinn, stay calm. The crisis negotiator is on his way."
"Let me through!" Audrey pushed him aside and stormed into the room.
The moment Ethan spotted her, his eyes lit up before instantly welling up with more tears. "Audrey! You’re here! You’re finally here!"
"Put the knife down." Audrey fixed her gaze on him, keeping her tone as steady as she
