Chapter 110 You're Protecting Her, Aren't You?

• At the very moment when danger seemed inevitable, Alex, with swift reflexes, raised his cane and struck it sharply against Elara's leg.
• The sudden jolt of pain shot through her body, causing her knees to buckle. With a graceless stumble, she collapsed to the floor, her body falling in a manner both awkward and humiliating.
• "Elara!" Mariana cried out, her voice filled with alarm. Her expression twisted with concern as she rushed to her daughter's side, helping her to her feet. "Are you alright? Did you hurt yourself?"