C167 I want you to leave

"Please don't cry. It's not good for your health," Paul's voice held a mixture of concern and frustration, yet Elena remained resolute in her refusal to accept him.

"Don't touch me!"

Elena's outburst echoed through the confines of the car, emphasizing her adamant stand against Paul's attempts to reach out. Her heart, torn between loyalty to Derek and the haunting past with Paul