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Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: The End of the War

Morning sunlight filled the hospital room.

Zayn was awake.

Still weak.

But recovering.

Ayesha sat beside him, quietly peeling an apple.

For the first time in weeks—

Everything felt calm.

Then—

Ryan rushed in.

"You need to see this."

Zayn frowned.

"What happened?"

Ryan turned on the TV.

Breaking News flashed.

The Shock

"Business tycoon Adrian Black arrives at police headquarters… voluntarily."

Ayesha's hand froze.

"Adrian…?" she whispered.

On the screen—

Adrian stepped out of his car.

No guards.

No weapons.

Just silence.

Reporters shouted questions.

He ignored them all.

The Truth

At the police station—

Adrian spoke calmly.

"I take responsibility for the attacks."

"For the financial manipulation."

"And for the violence."

The officers looked stunned.

"Why surrender now?" one asked.

Adrian paused.

Then said—

"Because my sister cried."

Ayesha's Tears

Back in the hospital—

Ayesha couldn't hold back her tears.

"He… did this… for me…"

Zayn watched silently.

He didn't hate Adrian anymore.

Only pity.

Ryan spoke softly.

"This ends everything."

The Final Message

Later—

A letter arrived for Ayesha.

From Adrian.

Her hands trembled as she opened it.

"Sister,

I tried to bring you back… the wrong way.

I lost myself in revenge.

But seeing you happy… is enough.

Take care of your family.

And… forgive me if you can.

— Adrian"

Tears fell onto the paper.

Ayesha looked at Zayn.

Then whispered—

"I want to see him… one last time."

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