The meeting room held only Violet, Isabella, and Sylas, who knelt on the floor, his clothes disheveled and his posture showing utter defeat.
Sylas heard the sound of footsteps and jerked his head up sharply.
When his eyes landed on me, taking in my healthy complexion and glowing skin, and seeing me standing tall with a cold, unyielding gaze, he froze as if struck by lightning.
His pupils widened, and every line on his face showed nothing but complete disbelief and overwhelming regret.
"Lily! You... you can stand now!" His voice cracked, thick with rising sobs.
"I am sorry, I am so sorry! I know I was wrong, truly wrong! I was blind! I was such a fool, completely deceived by that cruel, wicked woman, Violet, and that is why I hurt you the way I did. But you are the one who matters m
