Lawrence was punched and fell back into his seat, feeling a surge of anger. But even when he saw Elliot and Rose's altercation, he didn't have the authority to intervene. He sat there stunned for a moment.
"Let go of me! I'm not leaving!" Rose looked helpless and angry as Elliot misunderstood her intentions and physically restrained her. She didn't want to be part of this spectacle in front of so many people.
Elliot tightened his grip on her instead of letting go, pulling her closer to him with his other hand. His voice was cold and menacing as he spoke, "You're not leaving? Ha! Do you really think I'll believe that? You'd better wise up, Rose, don't try to leave me."
As more people gathered around them to watch the commotion unfold, Elliot noticed their stares and grew impatient. He had arrived quickly but hadn't brought any bodyguards or assistants with him.
Meanwhile, his assistant who was stuck in traffic on the way over sneezed helplessly before rushing towards the airport without delay.
"Mr. Harper, let my sister go..." Tom worriedly glanced at Lawrence who seemed okay except for a cut lip that bled slightly. Tom tried pulling Elliot away from Rose but failed as Elliot dodged him swiftly.
"What do you want from me? I said I'm not leaving!" Despite hitting him repeatedly out of frustration while ignoring the pain in her own wrist which swelled up red from being held too tightly by Elliot's hand, she still couldn't get free from his grasp.
Just when they were at an impasse with no resolution in sight; suddenly there came an electric buzzing sound throughout the airport terminal followed by a video appearing on one of its large screens.
Elliot also turned towards it curiously along with everyone else nearby.
A cartoonish figure appeared on screen wearing a suit jacket and tie - why did its face look so much like... Elliot's?
Rose blinked several times thinking she must be seeing things until she realized it wasn't just her imagination playing tricks - that person actually resembled Elliot quite closely! She glanced sideways at him only to see his stern profile staring back at hers.
Elliot pursed his lips, his expression a mix of confusion and disbelief as he looked at the cartoonish figure on the screen.
"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, my dearest wife! It's my fault!" a shout came from the figure, and along with it, a familiar voice that struck a chord not only because of the animated character on the screen but also because of the sound of that voice.
It was clearly Elliot's appearance and Elliot's voice.
Rose was stunned on the spot. Lawrence and Tom looked at the screen in disbelief and then turned back to look at Elliot. They met Rose's eyes and found her just as confused about what was going on.
While Elliot was still stunned and hadn't reacted yet, the little person on the screen suddenly knelt down with both knees on the ground. The pupils were full of tears that wouldn't fall as he repented bitterly, saying, "I'm sorry for my wife! Letting her leave me for so many years! Rose, please forgive me! I know I was wrong!"
Rose was shocked and stared at Elliot beside her.
Elliot noticed her gaze. He gritted his teeth with mist gathering in his pupils. He also looked at her wondering what exactly was going on.
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