Silent Sacrifice

After a long moment, Desmond finally let go of Maya, gazing down at her. "I came to the Vellora Group to help you, not to cause you trouble."

"You've never been a trouble to me," Maya replied softly.

Desmond looked somewhat helpless, murmuring, "I know. Besides coming to the Vellora Group, I have other things to do. I'm not that fragile."

Maya pressed her lips together, silent for a while before n