plans to elope.

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND _ TWO

Maria ran upstairs with Henry following swiftly behind her. She began packing up her things.

"Maria, please don't leave. Don't do this to us. You know you have to give us another chance, right?"

Maria ignored Henry and continued packing up. He walked up to her and hugged her from behind. He tightened her hands in between his, and she tried to free herself, but of course, he was stronger than she was.

"Maria, please. I would die if you ever leave me."

"What will you have me do then? Tell me. What do you expect me to do?"

Her voice cracked. It was pale and weak. She sounded as though she was going to cry.

"You can't give up on us like this. Okay, you know what? Let's leave together," Henry suggested.

"What? What about your son?" Maria asked.

She wiped her face. Henry let go of her hand, and she walked up to the bed and sat on it. She sighed softly and raised her head to look at Henry, who was still standing where she left him. His hands were placed on