On the way back from the airport, Be stared silently at the scattered neon lights outside the window, not uttering a word to Justin.


    Sensing her emotions, Justin gave her the space to process, yet his grip on her icy hand remained steadfast.


    His gaze remained fixed on her pale but beautiful profile, filled with concern.


    Just like this, the couple returned home amidst the oppressive atmosphere.


    As they walked into their house, Be received a call from Ralph.


    "Be, the identities of the victims are confirmed to be Maxwell and his associates."


    Be closed her eyes, her teeth biting down hard on her lip, blood seeping out.


    Justin''s eyes were bloodshot and dark. He was almost unable to breathe after seeing her struggle so intensely.


    "The forensic team conducted a thorough search near the explosion site and found their two passports, along with some items that could confirm their identities as citizens of Terranova. Along with the surveince footage along the route, it''s almost certain it''s them."


    Seeing Be''s continued silence, Ralph hurriedlyforted her. "Be, don''t be too upset. None of those people are good people. They''re all ruthless criminals in Terranova. Maxwell hasmitted many crimes in his country. He''s a real viin and deserves to die. We''re still looking for the ck box on the helicopter. But we can''t rule out the possibility of foul y in this explosion. Fortunately, there were no other additional casualties. So, Be, don''t get yourself too worked up. Just leave the rest to us."


    Be''s dry lips trembled as she struggled to speak, "I understand. It''s just..."


    "You felt frustrated and defeated because we didn''t manage to catch Christopher. Even though Maxwell is gone, the mastermind behind him is still lurking under your nose. Others may not understand your feeling of powerlessness, but as a police officer, why''d you think I wouldn''t know how you''re feeling?"


    Ralph gentlyforted Be. His


    usually fiery and impulsive demeanor was reced with patience for his beloved sister. "But Be, defeat is inevitable. Setbacks aremon in warfare. If you sumb to self-doubt and negativity after a momentary loss, then you''re truly defeated by the enemy. All your previous efforts will be in vain, then.


    "If you want to achieve ultimate victory, you need an indomitable fighting spirit! Be, we haven''t been defeated yet. Capturing him is only a matter of time. In my many years as a cop, I''ve brought even the most elusive serial killers to justice. I''ve never encountered a case that I couldn''t crack. Remember, where there''s a will, there''s a way!"


    Where there''s a will, there''s a way.


    The Thompsons never believed in fate and never surrendered.


    "Thanks forforting me, Ralph... Don''t worry, I''m not that fragile."


    After hanging up the phone, Be, who had been trying to hold her emotions in check, finally broke down. She threw herself into Justin''s arms, crying uncontrobly like aplete mess.


    It felt like the impregnable fortress in her heart crumbled instantly before the man she loved most.


    Justin held her tightly around the


    waist with his left arm, his right hand


    gently stroking her trembling back as his quivering lips brushed against her ear, softly murmuring, "My dear Be, cry as much as you need to. Just don''t bottle up your emotions. It only hurt you."


    "Why am I so stupid?" Be gripped his shirt, unable to resist condemning herself.


    "Silly girl, if you''re stupid, then I''m nothing more than a pig."


    "See... Even you think that I''m silly..." The petite woman cried even harder.


    Justin looked remorseful, wanting to p himself for saying that.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    "Alright... I know what you''re trying to say. I''ll be fine after I cry it all out..."