Blood seeped out drop by drop, her warmth drained away.
Anna Jadwin cried hoarsely, but she finally left the maze-like alley, seeing the lighted fishing boat at the dock...
The fishy scent of the sea waves filled the air, making it difficult for her weakened body to keep its strength, as she constantly threatened to close her eyes and collapse.
She was afraid of dirtying the streets, afraid of making newspaper headlines the next day, afraid of connecting her situation to Mr. Jadwin and SANA.
Even in death, she had to persist fearfully.
Standing at the railings by the sea, gazing at the dark waves lapping at rocks below her feet, Anna Jadwin stopped sobbing, closed her eyes in relief, and longed to plunge into the ocean—
Suddenly a warm, strong hand gripped her arm.
Her body was held tightly in a warm embrace.