“Jump then, Elektra! That is if you think doing so can truly grant you freedom.”
Roxanne walked onto the rooftop. She felt much more at ease at the sight of her husband sitting calmly aside.
She believed Elektra's attempt at seeking death to gain sympathy would not work on her husband.
Seeing that Roxanne had arrived, Elektra guiltily avoided meeting the former's gaze.
Stunned, she froze upon hearing Roxanne's words.
She'd assumed Roxanne would try convincing her not to end her own life. However, to her surprise, Roxanne's eyes were filled with nothing but icy contempt.
“Roxanne, don't worry, for I'll jump! I just wanted to apologize to you before I go. In the end, I'm still jealous of you. I can't accept the fact that you got together with Lucian.” Elektra smiled bitterly.
“Save all that sweet talk. You have the right to apologize, but I can also choose not to accept your apology. You heard it right. I have no desire to forgive you at all. You've had plenty of chances to stop everything that was going on while we were collaborating. In fact, you could have told me about how Christina threatened you, yet you remained silent and kept all that to yourself!”
Roxanne made her way over to Lucian's side. Instead of interrupting her, he gently held her hand.
His gesture of affection was like a stab to Elektra's heart.
How ironic. Here I am on the verge of death, and they're still proving to me how in love they are.
Elektra couldn't come up with a response to Roxanne's statement.
She's right. I did have a chance to redeem myself. Unfortunately, I was possessed by the devil in me and lost my rationality.
“Elektra, I have no idea why you summoned me here. You could have done away with your life privately without causing Lucian and me any more stress. Am I right?” asked Roxanne.
She's seeking death now that everything is exposed. What a joke! I don't believe whatever guilt or regret she has.
The last thing Roxanne wanted was for Lucian to be guilt-tripped by Elektra into thinking that he'd been the cause of her death.
“Roxanne, I—”
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