Chapter 18 — Who Did This To you?

Allegra

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The moment the plane started accelerating on the runway, I felt my body stiffen with fear, and I instinctively shut my eyes tight. However, as soon as my eyelids met, the image of the man who had lost his life to protect me invaded my mind. His body was lifelessly lying in a pool of blood, and the sight was enough to send chills down my spine, forcing me to open my eyes abruptly. I don't think I'll ever be able to forget that harrowing experience.

I couldn't erase his image from my mind, no matter how hard I tried. Every time I closed my eyes, his face haunted me. Suppressing my tears, I bite my lower lip. The pain in my heart was unbearable, and I was getting consumed by guilt. The thought of being responsible for his death was suffocating me. He lost his life because of me. He was a good man who tried to save me, but I caused his demise. I know that I didn't pull the trigger, but my actions led to an innocent man's death.

Enrico and Silvio got caught because of me