Sarah was dumbstruck upon hearing his explanation. Her anger and resentment gave way to tears as she burst into sobs.

"Yes, I'm unwell! Now do as you please. If you desire a breakup, so be it. Just leave!" she screamed.

Overwhelmed by her emotions, she snatched the report from Aziel's grip, crumpled it further, and was about to discard it.

However, before she could, Aziel drew her into his embrace.

As Sarah writhed and pounded his chest in an attempt to break free, Aziel, his eyes rimmed red, held her even more tightly, unwilling to release her.

As her resistance began to ebb, Aziel softly inquired, “Sarah, could you please share what exactly transpired on the day you were ambushed by the robbers?"

He had been aware of Sarah's unusual behavior since that day, and he was certain it was more than a simple abduction case.

Aziel was resolute in his quest for answers, and Sarah understood there was no evading this confrontation anymore.

Collecting herself, she dried her tears and sank into the comfort of the sofa. After wrestling with her thoughts for a while, she finally began to recount the chilling ordeal in a tremulous voice.

"Those individuals that day... they had meticulously planned everything.

Beyond the abduction, they had a video camera with them."

Sarah managed to narrate the horrific incident, her body shaking uncontrollably.

Almost reflexively, she pulled herself into a ball, cocooned in Aziel's supportive hold.

Aziel listened to her disjointed account, his heart shattering with every word.

"So, it wasn't by choice. I simply couldn't bear the thought of anyone getting too close to me." Sarah's voice quivered with raw emotion, causing Aziel to hold her even tighter.

He gently stroked her hair, his eyes moist, soothing her in a tender voice akin to comforting a frightened child.

"It's alright, it's okay. None of this is your fault."

Aziel held Sarah with a firm, comforting grip, his gaze swimming with a blend of anguish and regret.

“This wasn't your fault; you're the victim. I'm here with you, so don't be scared."

He bore the guilt of not identifying her trauma sooner, Leaving her to grapple with her demons alone.