Mara's POVMy jaw dropped instinctively as I stared at the trembling young lady in front of me. I stood slowly, my movements careful, and swallowed past the thick lump lodged painfully in my throat.“Please stand up, Lilith,” I said softly, reaching out as I tried to pull her up.She shook her head immediately, her shoulders trembling. “No… please just save my brother. Promise me that you will do everything you can to save him. If he dies, then nothing matters anymore.”I tried to pull her up again, but she refused to stand, her knees firmly planted on the ground like she had surrendered everything. So, I resorted to the same method Anita had used for me earlier.“Stand up, and let's talk, Lilith. I will only talk to you when you're on your feet.”She hesitated, her lips quivering as she looked up at me, torn between desperation and obedience. Then slowly—reluctantly—she allowed me to pull her up.The moment she was standing, I cupped her cheeks gently, forcing her to meet my gaze.“L
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