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Blake frowned, perplexed.
What was the big deal? Amelia was an adult. She could come and go as she pleased. Why was it strange for her to be out?
“It’s only just now getting dark. She’ll likely come back later,” he said dismissively. “I don’t understand why you’re worried, Commander Devin. Is… there really any reason to panic?”
Sophie shot him a sharp glance. “Clearly, you don’t know your sister??n??aw very well. Does she usually stay out late?”
Blake hesitated. “I… I’m not really aware of her habits.
“Then, you should head back and take some men with you to search for her. She doesn’t have many relatives in the capital, so she won’t have anywhere else to go.” Sophie instructed, her tone leaving little room for debate.
Blake felt bewildered. “But it’s really unnecessary! Even if she’s out during the day, she’ll naturally come home at night. With my mom’s condition worsening, she’s been at her bedside every evening. There’s no way she wouldn’t come back. Where could she possibly go?”
Sophie’s expression hardened. “I said to find her, so get going.”
Feeling the weight of her authority and sensing her irritation, Blake instinctively replied, “Understood!”
After a brief pause, he looked intently at Sophie. “Even if I think it’s unwarranted, I appreciate your concern for the people of my family. Thank you.
Sophie’s brow furrowed tighter. “It’s not about them. It’s because Amelia was seen at Northwatch Estate this morning. I’m afraid something has happened to her.”
“Impossible! That can’t be true,” Blake insisted confidently.
Just then, Michael rushed in, clearly agitated. “Commander Devin! We found her, but I’m afraid you’ll need to go check it out in person.”
Sophie’s expression brightened. “You found Amelia? Where is she?”
Michael bent over, hands on his knees, gasping for breath. “At… at the Parting Souls Bridge. Hurry, she’s about to jump! We can’t just rush in to save her! She’s shouting that she’ll only talk to you. But you need to hurry??t’s too windy, and she can barely stand!”
“What?” Blake exclaimed, shocked. “Why is she trying to jump off the bridge?”
Sophie dashed out, yelling, “Get my horse!”
The Parting Souls Bridge lay to the northwest of the capital, spanning over the turbulent Unity River. The river’s flow intensified around the bridge because it was wider at the top and narrower at the bottom.
It had a steep slope, which made the water churn violently. Anyone who fell from the bridge wouldn’t likely survive. Although the bridge was originally called the Unity River’s second bridge, locals had dubbed. it the Parting Souls Bridge due to its perilous reputation.
After a brief pause, Blake asked Michael to send someone to Valor Estate to inform his brother. Then, he mounted his horse and galloped towards the Parting Souls Bridge.
Violet had already reached the site. She had run into Michael on the way, and he informed her that Amelia was at the bridge, threatening to jump.
When Violet arrived at the Parting Souls Bridge, the sun had just dipped below the horizon, leaving a streak of orange along the sky. The bridge looked especially beautiful at sunset, standing alone against the cold wind, while the river rushed beneath.
But if someone were teetering on the edge, it turned from beautiful to terrifying.
Violet’s heart dropped when she saw Amelia standing on the bridge’s railing. There was barely enough space for her feet, and the fierce wind made her sway. Her cloak billowed behind her, making it seem as if she might tumble off at any moment.
Though the crowd had dispersed from the sides of the bridge, many still gathered at a distance, watching anxiously. Several members of the Capital Guard were shouting at Amelia to come down but dared not approach. Their voices were hoarse, clearly worn from yelling for some time.
“Don’t come any closer!” Amelia shouted, spotting Violet and seeing the look on her face, which hinted that she wanted to run over.
Amelia yelled for everyone to stay back, but her body swayed dangerously as she did so.
Violet halted in her tracks. “I’m not coming there! I’m not! Just don’t get agitated!”
They were about 18 to 20 meters apart, and Violet couldn’t guarantee that she could reach her in time, even with her Lightfoot Skill.
If Amelia stumbled, there was no telling what would happen??he could fall to her death! “Back away! Stay back!” Amelia cried out frantically, her frail body teetering in the wind like a lone leaf clinging to a branch during a storm. “Everyone, step back! Don’t come near me! I don’t want you to see me!
“Okay, we’ll back away! We’re moving back!” Violet’s heart raced as she watched Amelia sway perilously.
It looked like she could slip at any moment!
Violet urged the capital guards to retreat further, desperate to avoid startling Amelia.
One of the capital guards whispered, “She said she only wants to see Commander Devin. Clearly, she doesn’t want to be recognized, but how could she not be?”
“Who spotted her? Was she already standing there when they found her?” Violet asked, feeling a chill creep down her spine.
“I saw her. At first, she was sitting by the edge of the bridge. I wasn’t sure it was her, but she suddenly bolted up and climbed onto the railing when I approached her. It scared me half to death,” a long??aced capital guard replied.
Violet gazed at Amelia, pressing a hand to her chest. “Oh my God, with the wind so strong, she’s going to fall! I can see she’s unsteady on her feet!”
“Right? She can’t hold on much longer. With this wind, if she sways even a little more, she’ll lose her balance.”
“Quick, get some torches ready! Once it gets completely dark, we won’t be able to see her at all,” Violet implored, the urgency in her voice evident.
One of the capital guards immediately dashed off to find a torch.
Violet noticed Amelia had closed her eyes. She looked utterly exhausted and freezing, her whole body shaking.
“Amelia, don’t fall asleep! You wanted to see Sophie, right? She’s on her way! Please, stay awake!” Violet shouted.
Amelia opened her eyes, gazing at the raging river below. She had always been timid, and fear gripped her now, but standing there felt somehow better than being at Valor Estate.
All she had to do was jump, and it would all be over.
She couldn’t even remember why she had come here. Her mind felt numb, void of any sensation other than the cold. She still clutched the pawn ticket in her hand, which she intended to give to Sophie. She wanted to apologize and thank her.
The apology was for the time when Blake had wanted to divorce Sophie, and Amelia had been too much of a coward to say a word. Then, she wanted to thank Sophie for the genuine kindness she had shown her while she was still part of the Jaffe family!
Amelia would never be able to redeem the jewelry she had pawned off, but perhaps Sophie could get it back. It was originally Sophie’s, but sadly, Amelia had spent all the money from pawning it off. She hoped her former sister??n??aw wouldn’t hold it against her.
The sound of hooves broke through the howling wind as horses charged towards the bridge.
Sophie arrived first. Violet stepped out to block her path, and Sophie quickly pulled on the reins, stopping her horse before jumping down.
It was already dark. Two capital guards held torches, but the flames couldn’t reach Amelia’s position. They called for more torches to be brought.
In the dim light, Sophie could barely make out Amelia’s figure. In the darkness, she looked even more fragile, as if she were just a pole standing upright. Her cloak billowed in the cold wind like a flag hanging from a post.
“Amelia, it’s me, Sophie,”