Chapter 157

"So, should we just end the search now?" Damian asked softly, almost in a whisper. His eyes looked at Elena, searching for a glimmer of hope to reject the bitter reality.

Elena lowered her head for a moment, her breath caught in her throat. Then she nodded slowly, her voice barely audible, "Yes... let's end it."

Everyone fell silent. Even the wind seemed to stop for a moment.

“But why give up so quickly?” Damian persisted, his voice beginning to tremble. “We can keep ...