"Did something happen to you on that island?" Charles asked, a trace of doubt evident in his voice.0

Shouldn't she be happy that they managed to escape from that place? Why was Elizabeth wearing such an expression?0

"Answer me," Elizabeth urged once more.0

"No," Charles answered as his hand stealthily reached for his revolver.0

Disappointment crept onto Elizabeth's face as she muttered in a self-deprecating manner, "You're so useless, what are you waiting for?"0

"What are you talking a—"0

Before Charles could complete his sentence, Elizabeth suddenly spread her arms and lunged at him. Charles' gun instantly aimed at her midsection.0

However, Elizabeth's next move halted Charles' finger that was hovering on the trigger. She leaned in and planted her soft lips on his.0

Witnessing the scene before...0