novelxo Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Torin’s revelation
sent ripples through the comment section .
[ She didn’t just betray her non – biological sister – she turned on her own brother ]
[ Whatever , they’re all victims .
Elysia deserves worse than hell .
]
[ To think Torin loved her so much , and she subbed him in the back .
)
The bright and warm family scene dissolved into darkness , leaving viewers momentarily disoriented .
Only the steady rumble of an engine provided any sense of place or time .
As confusion filled the chat with questions , a small voice broke through the darkness .
In the studio , Torin’s lips curved into a bitter smile as the familiar sounds washed over him .
Through the specialized VR glasses , he was experiencing that moment again , feeling every sensation just as clearly as he had years ago .
“ That’s where she abandoned me , he said quietly .
“ If the driver hadn’t been distracted , I might never have made it out .
”
His raw pain touched everyone present .
Even Fenwick , who rarely showed his older brother sympathy , softened .
“ Let it go .
Torin .
” Fenwick said .
“ Evil brings its own punishment .
She doesn’t deserve to be called our sister – we have Rowena now , ”
“ You’re right , Fenwick ,” Caellan jumped in “ That little snake got what she deserved .
Karma caught up with her in the end ”
The memory continued unfolding in darkness .
A second voice joined in – Torin , just regaining consciousness
“ Don’t be afraid , Elysia , ” he murmured .
“ Im here ”
I had been Torin’s righth birthday .
The kidnapper had taken advantage of the crowded celebration to snatch Elysia .
Torin had spotted them and given chase
“ Tim so sorry ” Elysia sobbed , her words echoing in the darkness , “ If I hadn’t gotten caught , you wouldn’t have followed .
You wouldn’t have gotten hartighting him ”
This but your fault , he avoured her .
“ I’ll get us out of here ”
The darkness gave way to dim yellow light after a series of sharp impacts .
Metal scraped against metal as Torin worked a wrench from the truck into the door’s seam .
His hand reached through the gap , searching for the outside lock
“ What’s that noise ? ” The driver’s voice carried clearly to Elysia’s ears .
“ Better check it out before those brats try anything
Despite the driver’s seat bring so far from them , Elys could hear every word with crystal clarity .
The viewers held their breath watching that sliver of light .
In the studio , only Torin frowned .
Something wasn’t right – these sounds , these words from the driver , they were completely foreign to him .
The door’s open , but look at Torin’s hand ! ]
[ That cut looks nasty .
Hope he got it treated .
]
[ The truck’s stopping – run “ ]
The latch clicked open .
Through the VR technology , the viewers were experiencing exactly what four – year – old Elysia had heard and seen , yet it differed drastically from Turin’s recollection
Even now , watching the scene unfold , he still couldn’t understand the discrepancy – why he hadn’t heard the driver’s approach , why he’d simply assumed it was just a routine stop for a break .
The memory continued to play
Torin , you’re bleeding .
” Elysia said , her small hands grabbing his sleeve
Here comes the betrayal – watch the little snake abandon Torin ! ]
[ She should have been the one to disappear that day : ]
Don’t worry , karma got her in the end .
Talk about justice .
]
“ What’s wrong ” Torin turned toward his sister .
“ We need to run first .
We’ll get help after ”
Footsteps crunched on gravel , drawing closer .
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“ No ! ” Four – year – old Elysia shoved Torin with surprising strength , then leaped down herself .
The chat erupted in outrage as the memory reached its pivotal moment .
Torin , watching this scene , remembered that particular moment — his baby sister in her pretty dress , tumbling through the din before stumbling away .
An inexplicable ache gripped his heart .
The next moments silenced every voice in both the studio and chat .
Instead of seeking cover in the roadside brush , the screen showed Elysia’s small figure running straight down the center of the road , fully exposed .
The viewers watched , stunned , as she deliberately fought her way across traffic to the opposite side , then turned back to face her pursuer .
Has she completely lost it ! ]
[ Not just heartless – she’s actually stupid I
[ Hold up – gr taking a wrong turn , but she lit
literally saw the kidnapper and 1 still I ran straight at him ” Like why ?
A passing car bought Elysia precious seconds .
She used that moment to look back at her brother , now running to safety .
Through her tears , she smiled .
Tim sorry , Torin .
I can’t can’t keep going much longer .
”
She drew a ragged breath and squared her tiny shoulders .
“ No.
Can’t let him catch Turin .
Have to keep running , ” she whispered to herself .
The exhausted child pushed forward on trembling legs
[ Wait .
.
did she push Torin away and run off on her own to deliberately lead the kidnapper away ? ]
That comment silenced the stream .
Viewers stopped typing , collectively holding their breath , willing Elysia to escape – though the decade – old headlines about the missing Drayton heiress had already written this ending
In the studio , Torin’s heart clenched as understanding dawned .
He remembered his sister’s eyes when she pushed him — not guilt over abundonment , but resignation over her choice .
was wrong , he realized .
“ So terribly wrong .
She was only four – how could I have believed she meant to hurt met
Without Stellan’s device , he would have carried that misunderstanding to his grave
Back in the memory stream , Elysia’s strength finally gave out .
She collapsed to her knees , gasping for air
“ Quite the runner , aren’t you ? The kidnapper’s voice held cruel amusement .
“ Once I’ve put you .
I’ll get your brother too .
”
Terror widened Elysia’s eyes .
She barely glanced at the blood staining her arm from the jump , ton focused on seeking help
car passed by some even
She quickly scanned her surroundings, desperately waving at the passing cars , trying to flag one down .
But car after car pa honking warnings at the small figure in their path , as if to war her off
She yelled her voice breaking “ Please , someone help us ! Please help my brother ! ”
Only the harsh glare of passing headlights answered her plea .
In the studio , pain flashed across both Torin and Fenwick’s faces .
How can these drivers be so heartless ? Just drive by like that ? ]
[ Poor little Elysia ….
…… .
my heart breaks seeing her childhood ]
Carllan’s uncer echoed through the studio .
“ So she saved Torin once .
Look at all the evil she did later ”
His words sparked agreement in the chat .
[ Torin only got kidnapped because of her .
She owed him this much ]
[ Those drivers were smart not to stop .
The kidnapper could have been armed .
]
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