Chapter 109 Breaking Point

• The tension in the room was palpable as Lance stood in the doorway, his eyes darting between Edwin and Laura. The candlelight flickered, casting dancing shadows across their faces, each frozen in a tableau of surprise and discomfort.
• Lance was the first to break the silence, his voice tight with barely contained emotion. "I'm sorry for interrupting your romantic moment together. I'll see you later, Edwin." He turned to leave, his shoulders hunched with disappointment.
• Edwin's heart leapt into his throat. "Lance, wait!" he called out, pushing back from the table. But before he could take a step, Laura sprang into action.