C164 A threat that would never perish

Rain let out a long sigh, her shoulders slumping as the tension in the room shifted. Patrick, who had been silent until now, finally spoke, his confusion evident. “Why didn’t you tell her everything? The details—why hold back?”

Rain’s gaze remained fixed on the door, her expression serious. “Because she wouldn’t understand,” she said quietly, her voice filled with weariness. After a beat