Just then, another figure emerged from the house behind them. It was Lucian, dressed in casual clothes, his face as cold as a winter''s night.


    Dorian''s eyes darted between Elysia and the handsome stranger, both stepping out from the same room, Elysia''s attire suggestive, and with a noticeable mark on her neck. The truth hit him like a freight train.


    Rage boiled in Dorian''s veins, fists clenched, he charged at Lucian.


    Lucian took the punch but wasn''t one to back down. He retaliated immediately, and soon the two were locked in a full-on brawl, chaos unfolding around them.


    "Dorian, have you lost your mind? Stop it!" Elysia yelled, infuriated, rushing in to separate the two.


    But stepping between two fighting men was perilous, and Amara quickly held her back. "Ely, don''t be reckless."


    Amara''s heart raced with fear-not just for Elysia, but for Lucian getting hurt. Instinctively, she nced at Finnian.


    Finnian had already sprung into action, rushing to break up the fight.


    He managed to pry them apart, gripping Dorian''s shoulder firmly. "Calm down," he whispered.


    Lucian stood his ground, his eyes fierce and defiant, wiping the corner of his mouth, silently daring Dorian to make another move.


    Elysia nced between the two, noting Lucian bore the brunt of the fight, likely because Dorian had struck first. Anger surged through her, and she pped Dorian across the face.


    The sound was sharp and startling, freezing everyone in ce. No one had expected Elysia to hit Dorian.


    Dorian''s face flushed with fury, his voice trembling. "You''re with another man, and you hit me for him? Elysia, are you done with us?"


    "Yes, if that''s what it takes. If you can''t handle it, then let''s end it," Elysia retorted, her patience worn thin.


    In the past, Dorian would use the threat of divorce like a weapon, silencing Elysia in their worst arguments. But now, those words had lost their power over her, and the thought of separation felt like a breath of fresh air.  s


    With Dorian staring in disbelief, Elysia helped Lucian out of the room.


    "Are you badly hurt? There''s a clinic downstairs. Let''s get you checked out," she said softly.


    "Sure," Lucian nodded.


    As Elysia and Lucian disappeared from view, Dorian stood there, seething.


    Amara exchanged a quick nce with Finnian before hurrying after them. Once the nurse began tending to Lucian''s wounds Amara pulled Elysia aside. "What happenedst night? Did something happen with Lucian?" .to s


    Elysia ruffled her hair, a bit exasperated. "I drank too much. Not sure what happened, but whatever. It doesn''t matter."


    Seeing her so nonchnt, Amara felt relieved. As long as Elysia was moving past Dorian, that was all that mattered.


    Meanwhile, despite wanting to continue the fight, Dorian was held back by Finnian and a couple of security guards, effectively ending the ordeal.


    A few days after returning to the city, Amara was tidying up her ce when Finnian unexpectedly showed up.


    She hadn''t heard much from Dorian''s side of things and was surprised to see Finnian. "Mr. Everly, what brings you here?" she asked.


    Finnian sat in her living room for a moment, silent.<fn0915> Newest update provided by Find[?]ovel</fn0915>


    Being alone with him was awkward


    enough, but his silence only amplified it. Amara pretended to fetch a ss of water from the kitchen, needing a break from the tension in the air.  s