Inferno Hearts | Xu Minghao

81. Back To Black

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⚠️WARNING !!

DISTURBING CONTENT AHEAD

You should think twice before reading this.

Also, I suggest you don't read this while eating.

Nabi had exhausted her tears. There she stood, within the walls of her old house, a place that had haunted her for years. The knowledge that he was in the next room sent uncontrollable shivers down her spine.

But a small smile slowly crept onto her face at the thought of Minghao. His captivating dark orbs, his enchanting smile, and the warmth of his sweet words—all conspired to break the ice around her heart.

Her love for him surpassed any self-love she harbored. Nabi was willing to sacrifice herself for Minghao at any given moment. And she did it.

Her thoughts were shattered by a sudden and loud sound emanating from behind the door. Startled, she turned towards it, a wave of fear coursing through her.

The door swung open with such force that it collided loudly with the wall, causing Nabi to flinch involuntary. Her hands instinctively shot up, protectively cradling her head in response to the noise.

And there he stood, Kim Sunghoon—her father. His hand cruelly gripped Lia's hair, her desperate struggle and cries for help echoing through the room.

Nabi's eyes widened in shock as she witnessed the disturbing scene unfold before her.

"Someone's been so, so naughty," Kim Sunghoon remarked, a cruel chuckle escaping his lips as he advanced toward Nabi.

Lia, her hair still painfully clutched in his grip, was compelled to follow him closely.

"And I want you, my beautiful daughter," he began, standing directly in front of her. With a heartless motion, he tossed Lia at Nabi's feet, the force causing her to whimper in pain. "To choose her end," he continued.

Nabi and Lia both widened their eyes in shared horror, Lia's cries escalating.

Kim Sunghoon stood there, his gaze fixed on his daughter, an unsettling calmness in his demeanor as he awaited Nabi's response, the weight of a terrible decision pressing down on them all.

"Make a choice, Nabi. Would you prefer to watch her burn alive, or should we should first get creative with the dismemberment?" he inquired, a twisted amusement glinting in his eyes.

"Please, don't!" Lia begged, tears streaming down her face.

Sunghoon chuckled darkly. "Why would I stop? I made myself clear. Lay a finger on my daughter, and I'll relish watching you burn in flames. Did you forget that easily?" he asked, raising a brow with a sinister satisfaction.

"But I was just trying to stop her from leaving! I only wanted to help you," she spoke, her voice trembling with a mixture of fear and desperation.

Sunghoon scoffed, a derisive smile playing on his lips. "Help me? You think a little whore like you could be of any help?"

His hands casually slipped into his pockets as he towered over her. "You were nothing more than a pawn, a disposable piece in a game far beyond your understanding," he continued.

With her voice shivering, Nabi replied almost in a whisper, as if she had lost her voice. "She just wanted to seek justice for her friend. Please, don't hurt her. I beg you," she pleaded, desperation etched in every word.