Chapter 45 Freedom

It happened too fast that it took some time for the two men to rush to her side while Helen and Eric were just about to stand from their seats.

"Arah..." Luther mutters while rushing to her side.

She remained still on her spot with a bowed head. And it's the state of her desolation that made Luther pause. Afraid to touch her. Tim saw it too that he choose not to get closer.

"Arah..." carefully, she calls for her but she remains motionless. Her head dangled like a defeated warrior who lost her legion.

Eric hugged Helen when he saw her teary eyes while watching the forlorn back of Arah. Never did they see her in such a desolate state and it stunned them.

She was so composed and calm earlier. Unaffected by whatever was said, especially by her father. But looking at her, she just obviously kept her emotions guarded. She is dying inside and no one had a hint. Even her father.

Kneeling in front of her, Luther reluctantly gathers her in his arms. And the moment he touched her he felt he