Days turned into weeks, and the rift between Malaysia and Lysa seemed insurmountable. Ryder tried to stay in touch with Malaysia, but she kept her distance.
Lysa, meanwhile, was torn between her loyalty to Malaysia and her growing feelings for Ryder. She knew that pursuing a relationship with Ryder would only drive Malaysia further away.
One evening, as Lysa confided in Bysha, she realized that she had to make a difficult decision. "Bysha, I don't know what to do. I care about Ryder, but I also care about Malaysia."
Bysha's expression was sympathetic. "Lysa, you can't force Malaysia to forgive you. But you can be honest with Ryder about how you feel."
Lysa took a deep breath, knowing that her decision would have far-reaching consequences...