Chapter 15 No Debt Owed

• Tears streamed down Nadia's cheeks as she spoke. "This is all my fault. Even if Aurelia struck me or asked me to kneel down and apologize, I wouldn't resist. I'd do anything to be with Caspian again."
• The sight of her tear-streaked face tugged at Caspian's heartstrings. He pulled her into his embrace, gently wiping away the glistening tears. "Don't blame yourself. Why would you even say such a thing?"
• Witnessing the tender exchange between the two, Mariana couldn't help but grin. Slipping out of the room unnoticed, she was met by a flustered Elara clutching her cheek.