The heavy steel door of the detention center swung open with a resounding clang, a sound that echoed not only through the sterile hallways but also through Lyse's heart. She stood there, frozen for a moment, her breath catching in her throat. Then, she saw him. Levi. He walked out, his face pale but his eyes filled with a quiet intensity. He was free.
A wave of relief washed over Lyse, so powerful that she almost stumbled. She rushed forward, her steps quickening, and threw her arms around him. "Levi!" she cried, her voice choked with emotion. "You're free! You're really free!"
Levi hugged her back tightly, his embrace warm and comforting. "It's over, Lyse," he whispered. "It's finally over."
Behind Lyse, Chris stepped forward, a wide smile spreading across his face. "Levi, it's good to have you back," he said, extending his hand with a smirk. "I know that you thought you could avoid your responsibilities by going to jail but everything is still waiting for you."
