Chapter 39 Regret & Redemption (6)

• In the aftermath of the girl's departure, the room, bathed in a deep red hue, sank into silence. Dane found himself sitting on the bed, his gaze drawn to the large window that offered a view distinct from that of the balcony.
• He watched quietly as the moon gradually dipped behind the hills, casting a reddish tinge across the edges of the sky. Soon, the sun began to rise, appearing as a distant, reddish-yellow disc.
• The gentle breeze brushed against his cheeks, yet he remained motionless and utterly lost in his thoughts.