"I am willing to endure their suffering in their stead."

Mindy's eyes closed briefly, a sigh escaping his Lips.

“You and she are fated to be entwined by the remnants of your past. The karmic ties that bind you have woven a complex tapestry of intertwined lives." Undeterred, Waylen's resolve remained steadfast.

"I accept this fate. I will bear their suffering."

Mindy's touch, gentle yet laden with a weighty promise, settled on Waylen's head.