Chapter 119

• The echo of her voice, filled with longing and loneliness, resonated in his mind, stirring a pang in his chest. His own sense of sadness and loneliness for her deepened, disregarding any concerns about being perceived as under her sway. As he pressed harder on the gas pedal, the Lamborghini surged forward, racing toward his destination.
• Navigating through the night on the deserted roads, his headlights pierced through the darkness, illuminating the wet pavement ahead. Soon, he approached her street, the heavy rain adding a dramatic backdrop to his arrival. With caution, he extinguished the headlights, aiming to remain inconspicuous as he parked a distance from her house. A faint, flickering light from Lalaine's bedroom window hinted at a candle's glow, while the rest of the neighborhood lay in darkness, devoid of activity.
• Exiting the car with stealth, he closed the door as quietly as possible, yet even that noise seemed to alert the vigilant dogs in the area. The barking amplified, enveloping the surroundings in a cacophony of sound.