"Julius...?"
Rosalina was just about to bite down on her tongue and end her life.
But at that exact moment, the heavy door burst open.
She froze. Her teeth touched her tongue but didn't bite.
She stared at the entrance in complete disbelief.
Julius hadn't stepped inside yet. He only kicked the door open and poked his head in.
His eyes quickly scanned the room until they landed on Rosalina.
The moment he saw her beaten face, bruised body, and the blood on her lips, his eyes turned soft and gentle.
"Hey babe," he said with a small smile. "Am I late?"
Rosalina couldn't speak. She just stared at him, stunned and shaking.
Tears she had been holding back now flowed freely down her cheeks.
The First Elder turned around too. The moment he saw Julius, his face lit up with pure joy.
"What luck!" he whispered to himself, a wide grin spreading across his face.
"Heaven is really on our side today!"
He took one eager step toward Julius.
Nickel also turned.
