Chapter 167: ~Hellbound~

"Please don't cry. It's not good for your health," Paul's voice held a mixture of concern and frustration, yet Elena remained resolute in her refusal to accept him. 

"Don't touch me!"

Elena's outburst echoed through the confines of the car, emphasizing her adamant stand against Paul's attempts to reach out. Her heart, torn between loyalty to Derek and the haunting past with Paul, found no solace in his presence.

"I want Derek. I'm not going with you," Elena asserted, her voice a poignant declaration of her unwavering love for her husband. 

"I've apologized to you hundreds of times and will continue to apologize to you for the rest of my life. But I can't let you go just now. We'll leave this city shortly," Paul's words hung in the air, a stark reminder of the entanglement of their fates.

As the car sat idle on the perilous terrain, Elena's desperation escalated.