I even felt a trace of anticipation.
But to my surprise, there was no sign on her face of the concern for Evangeline that I had expected.
Her reaction was completely beyond what I imagined.
She looked at the unconscious Scarlett and Evangeline, then at Julian lying on the ground, barely able to get up from the pain.
It was as if something had struck her all at once—her face turned deathly pale. She braced herself against the wall, as if she could hardly stand.
Was she… that heartbroken?
Just from seeing them covered in blood, she was already this overwhelmed?
Her breathing became rapid, and cold sweat even formed on her forehead. It was as if she were enduring some immense pain.
The next second, her body swayed, and she nearly collapsed to the ground.
Watching this scene, I felt n
