Chapter 153– Loose Ends

Chapter 153

RUSSEL

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I waited all night, my nerves frayed to the point of breaking. Every sound, every creak of the old building made my heart race, hoping it was Lina, but each time I was met by disappointment.

As the hours dragged towards dawn, the hope that had sparked inside me slowly faded, replaced by a cold, gnawing anger that fueled an immediate resolve. I had to think of a plan B.

I had to get out, even if it meant cutting these fucking shackles off my limbs with my teeth. I eyed the chains with a mix of hatred and resentment, my mind racing through any possible way to break free.

By dawn, my patience had worn thin as Stacy's men began changing shifts. When the door creaked open, I braced myself for the usual sight of Gausto coming to gloat, or maybe one of his men.

But the movements were too clumsy, so I turned, out of curiosity rather than any real hope. Lina stood there, shivering like a leaf, her lips quivering. Tears streamed down her cheeks, and I no