C42 CHAPTER FORTY -TWO

Richmond, drowning his sorrows in the bitter taste of alcohol, wrestled with the tumultuous thoughts swirling within him.

A solitary tear traced its path down his cheek as he pondered the repercussions of the unfolding events, contemplating the impact on his relationship with Aurora.

In a defiant whisper, he declared, "No, I can't abandon her. We'll return to the United Kingdom together