In the bright backlight, a tall figure climbed into the cabin with ease. He grabbed Eric and delivered a solid punch to his face, sending Eric rolling across the floor until he collided with the seat's edge, dropping to his knees in pain.
Just like that, Merriman appeared before her, his hat slightly crooked but still looking irresistibly handsome.
"Morning, Lizzy," he said casually, like he was greeting a friend on the street.
Lizzy's body trembled, her tears uncontrollable as they streamed down her face.
She looked at him, this man who seemed to have descended from the heavens, and her emotions broke free. She rushed forward and threw her arms around him.
His rough, calloused hands wiped away her tears, scraping her skin, but somehow it calmed her.
"I'm sorry, Lizzy... but if you k
