"I didn't have any other choice!" Tears gathered in Hansley's eyes as he spoke.

Adversely, Darius remained calm like always. He crossed his arms while wordlessly staring at the former. That said, he no longer seemed curious; instead, there was a distant look in his eyes as if he had fallen into deep thought.

Hansley noticed it but soon shifted his gaze away from Darius. Chills crawled into his heart as he lowered his head and took a deep breath.

Only then did Hansley continue, "During the inci