Your Regrets Mean Nothing To Me
Chapter 13

Chapter 13 

The sickening thud reverberated through Elysia’s bones , striking her heart like a physical blow .

Her whole body shuddered as she stared in disbelief at her bloodstained hands , the metallic warmth turning her stomach .

“ I’m sorry … I’m sorry .

.

I didn’t mean to ,” she whispered , her voice tiny and broken .

She dropped to her knees , frantically searching the room .

“ Aphor .

He has to have a phone , she choked out between sobs but still found nothing .

With no way to call for help , she turned to the window .

The chat erupted with conflicting reactions .

I Classic criminal behavior.

Running away from her crinies .

] 

Are you blind ? She clearly acted in self – defensel 

Nothing justifies murder .

Period ] 

In the studio .

Caellan latched onto the comment .

“ So she was already a killer back then , ” he said , lip curling with disgust .

“ No wonder Mom and Rowena collected her from the police station .

She probably did serious time in juvie ” 

Miles away , watching through his VR headset as he headed toward the company , Torin’s features darkened with fury .

His brother’s casual accusation of murder made him itch to turn around and deliver another lesson in respect .

The stream’s focus shifted to the window , where its clean surface reflected Elysia’s face – hauntingly beautiful even at thirteen .

Smooth skin gleamed beneath crimson streaks where tears cut paths through blood spatter .

The viewers found themselves transfixed by this jarring contrast of beauty and violence , until the glass shattered , fracturing her reflection into countless shards 

( Was she always this stunning ! ) 

She’s thirteen , not a child .

But why doesn’t she look anything like her photos now ? ) 

For real , though , with a faer like that , why steal ? Just fire up a stream and watch the money roll in .

[ Must have scarred later – explains the bangs hiding her [ ace ] 

[ I don’t care about the past .

I’m Elysiu stan now ! I 

The manory 

continued to unfold on screen Outside the broken window , Elysia scanned the courtyard frantically .

Lyra had vanished with her precious son , leaving only Odessachained in the cattle pen , a stark reminder of their captivity .

Her earlier screams transformed into relieved laughter at the sight of Elysia climbing through the broken window , 

“ Quick , hide behind me before she comes back ! Odessa called out , but Elysis just shook her head , tears streaming .

“ I think I killed him ,” Elysia whispered , voice breaking “ What do I do ? ” She couldn’t be certain the man inside was dead , but she’d never seen so much blood .

Odessa’s heart clenched – she’d never seen Elysia this vulnerable , like spun glass about to shatter .

That glimpse of fragility beneath Elysia’s steel exterior sent electricity through Odessa’s veins .

“ Don’t worry .

If the police come , I’ll take the blame .

” 

The words slipped out before Odessa could stop them , but she didn’t regret it one bit .

This time , it was her turn to protect this poor girl .

Folice .

The word sparked something in Elysia’s mind .

Officers were already in the village searching for the cave boy .

If she found them , everything could be set right .

Even if it meant she would face prison , 

Odessa would be free .

The injured boy would get medical care .

The entire trafficking ring could be exposed , 

“ Wait here ,” Elyssa said , hope breaking through her tears .

111 be right back ! ” 

This left Odessa confused but more worried than anything , Meanwhile , the livestream chat started buzzing with malicious speculation .

[ Sure , make Odessa wait here while she saves herself and leaves Odessa to face the music ] 

Some gratitude .

Odessa offers to take the fall , and Elysia abandons her to whatever punishment that monster dreams up ] 

In the memory , Odessa’s voice cut through Elysia’s resolve .

“ You’re going to him again , aren’t you ? The accusation stopped Elysia cold .

“ Three days sneaking out with medicine and food .

Why is he so important to your 

Elysia’s thin shoulders went rigid as Odessa pressed on .

“ If you hadn’t wasted time on that boy , you’d have gathered enough herbs .

Lyra would never have let that disgusting man touch you .

Just run , Elysia .

Don’t look bark ” 

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Chapter 13 

The revelation in Odessa’s words sparked immediate outrage in the chat 

Three days ? What happened to Rowena’s promised police rescue ? Carlland be dead without Elysial ] 

II can’t believe I fell for Caellan’s lies .

] 

[ This is on 

is on Caellan .

His presence destroyed her innocence .

Her suffering traces back to him .

] 

My precious girl .

Anyone who cared for me like that , I’d die protecting them .

] 

Fresh out of high school , Caellan lacked his brothers empire of employees and followers .

As the char’s tide of public opinion crashed against him , he found himself with barely a ripple of support .

“ No , Rowena wouldn’t do that to me Callan uttered through clenched teeth .

He recalled during his illness , someone had nursed him , fed him medicine and water , but who ! The memory slipped through his fingers like smoke .

He only remembered waking to Rowena’s face in the hospital .

So , he naturally saw the person caring for him as Rowena , instead of Elysia 

Eyes locked on the screen , he searched desperately for proof of Elysia’s cruelty , more focused than ever before .

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