The grand house was enveloped in a heavy silence following the intense rescue. Thersia had been recuperating, yet her thoughts were still troubled. The k********g had a profound impact on her, causing her to lose her innocence and faith in the world. She started observing Luka more attentively, looking for comfort in his actions and words.
Luka, too, was feeling uneasy. Roaming the mansion like a trapped animal, his mind consumed by the sight of Thersia, battered and restrained, in the dim warehouse. The recollection tormented him, causing constant distraction by day and stealing his rest at night. Eventually, Luka couldn't stand the quiet any longer and discovered Thersia in the library, her go-to hideaway.
She was sitting comfortably on the couch with a book in her hands, but her
