The air inside the apartment had grown so thick with sin and hatred that even breathing felt like a burden. Serena, who until moments ago had been roaring like a wounded lioness, suddenly collapsed once more. Her pride, her fury—everything dissolved into tears.
"I… I know I have sinned," Serena said between broken sobs. "I let my emotions consume me and entered into an illicit relationship with my brother-in-law, Ming Su. I repent that mistake. When Luciana recovers, I will fall at her feet and beg for forgiveness. But for God's sake, please save my sister for now. If anything happens to her, I will never be able to forgive myself."
