Andrine, overwhelmed by her emotions, suddenly lunged toward Alysha, throwing her arms around her sister in a desperate embrace.
Alysha hitched, startled by the sudden movement, but then slowly composed herself, her own head spinning with the weight of everything that was happening. She wrapped her arms tightly around Andrine, holding her as her sister trembled with fury.
"I’m not going to leave Alysha!" Andrine cried out, her voice cracking with emotion. "Neil Holland, I know exactly what you’re planning with us!"
Maximilian stood to the side, taken aback by the intensity of Andrine’s reaction. His usually calm demeanor faltered as he tried to process what was unfolding.
"Andrine, stop," Alysha said softly, though her voice was shaky. "They are helping us."
But Andrine wasn’t done.
