Chapter 319

Liam leaned in closer to Karen, his voice low as he shared his plan with her. He believed that Karen, with her strong-willed nature, might approve of his idea and distract the robbers further for him. However, to his surprise, Karen's response was anything but what he expected.

"What? Are you crazy? That's a bad idea," Karen protested in a whisper. Her concern for Liam's safety and her own well-being was evident in her eyes. She couldn't fathom allowing him to carry out a plan she deemed too risky.

Liam could sense Karen's worry and understood her perspective. He knew that his proposed plan was daring and fraught with potential danger, but he also felt a responsibility to protect those around him.

Liam and Karen's whispered conversation didn't go unnoticed by one of the robbers, who called them out. "You two there, what are you talking about?" he questioned, his tone laced with suspicion.

Liam, thinking fast, quickly responded, "It's nothing." He hoped his dismissive tone would diver