Riley remained silent, her eyes seemed exhausted and filled with tears as she walked toward Adrian.

Adrian felt his heart tremble as he figured out what was happening.

The commotion in the courtyard attracted Rue and Gloria's attention. Confused, they came out of the villa. Rue quickly spoke up when she saw Riley.

"Riley? What are you doing here?"

Yet, Riley still remained silent. She powerlessly walked up to Adrian before looking up at him. With a hoarse voice, she said, "Help me."

Adrian became stunned.

"Please, help me… You have to save him!" Her tears fell uncontrollably, and her entire being trembled.

Rue wiped away her tears, walking over to prop Riley up. "Riley…"

Riley pushed Rue away. "Help me!" she yelled.

Her voice was hoarse as she yelled hysterically. She got down on her knees before Adrian as she pleaded, "Please, Adrian, you have to help him! Please!"

Riley had already lost her voice at this point. She thought she was going to be able to live a happy life, but