Chapter 128. Video

"Let them go," it was Shehryaar who spoke, and her face jolted up to stare at him with wide eyes. The men, awaiting his command, immediately lowered their weapons and held the three of them by their arms, making them stand.

They were heaving sighs of relief, taking deep breaths and continuously reciting prayers of thankfulness.

"Leave," he said, and within seconds, the room was empty, leaving them both alone.

As the door closed, she looked at him. "Why did you stop?" she asked.

A memory.

A faint memory surfaced.

A helpless woman.

Crying. Wailing. Pleading for mercy.

To whom no one listened.

Looking up at the skies, joining her hands, asking God to save her.

Yet God didn’t descend to save her despite her state.

And then, her lifeless body hanging from the ceiling.

With her children to witness it.

That helpless woman often paid visits to his mind, sparking the faint embers of humanity within him.

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