s swirled inside her, consuming her thoughts as her heart raced with fear and uncertainty. She was shocked at the situation

nto the car, her palms shaking with anxious tension. With so many questions and regrets ra

ome soon." His tone was an unsettling mixture of confidence and pride. Sarah's eyes we

ke a step more into the unknown. The weight of her choice became harder on her with every second that went b

easured sister, whose life was in risk. Sarah was aware of the fact she would stop at nothing t

rowing as she considered the gravity of her choice. She was prepared to make all the sacr

had committed the biggest mistake of her life. Her choice seemed like a huge

Sarah t

er of hope—hope that her sacrifice would not be in vain, and that she

adows, Sarah felt encouraged to keep going on and was g

or her on the chosen route. Only if she understood what her ultimate price would be in

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rt skipped a beat. The voice of his father rang in his ears, telling him to rush home because there w

inging back fond memories of his family's happier moments. But as soon as he

oned with surprise. He was taken aback by wh

Sarah turned around. "Derrick? Her question wa

d you end yourself here? Moreover, why are you dressed in that manner?" He indic

d with shame as she shifted uneasily. She stumbled to p

top of the great staircase before Sarah could continue her sentence. "Derrick, my boy,

as he watched his father approach. He was aware that his father rarely smi

d stiffly, lacking an

a tender squeeze on the shoulder. "Son, I'm happy you're here.

and turned back to Sarah. "Meet?" he repeated,

n the room. With a tone of pride in his voice, he sa

rdly audible above a whisper as he repeated, "Brother's... new wife?" He was hearing t

Derrick. "I apologize, Derrick. Her voice was barely heard

ngs racing through Derrick's mind. He was having trouble making

was happening in front of him. “Isn't this fantastic news, then?

up at his sides. With a sarcastic tone, he said, "Wonderful news? This is absurd.” Der

y. She reached out to him, pleading, "Derrick, please," but he w

, he intervened, "Now, now, let's not make a scene." Mr Duke turned to face Derrick. "Derrick, I unde

e of him. "Why? What possible explanations exist for

t another unexpected guest, before Mr. Duke could reply. When Derrick turned to

elder brother, strode into the room with a smug smi

Bobby scowled, his amused gaze falling o

e to lash out as his rage flared at the sight of his brother.

ick's accusation. "Set you up? What do yoou mean by that, de

ger exploded. With his fists clinched at his sides, he spat

n the two brothers reached a breaking point. She worried what would happen next sin

res before he regained his composure. "Come now, Derrick, there's no need for such hostility," he sa

ed to control his anger. “Following your hearts? "Is that what you now call it?" he asked with a