"Shut up!" Scarlett glared at Miranda. "My life belongs to Sawyer. I live only to serve him!""You're insane!" Miranda continued. "He's a fugitive now, and you're just a loyal dog!""Stuff her mouth!" Scarlett ordered immediately.Someone grabbed a dirty, foul-smelling rag and shoved it into Miranda's mouth."Mmmph..." Miranda gagged at the stench, feeling like she might vomit, but she could not break free.Scarlett looked at Nina, who met her gaze and saw a message in her eyes. Scarlett was not planning to help Sawyer this time. She intended to help Nina.Nina furrowed her brows and shook her head vigorously.Scarlett gave a reassuring smile, trying to put her at ease.Nina's heart was uneasy. She knew Scarlett wanted to get the antidote for her. Just like she had promised that day. But would the antidote be with Sawyer?Nina did not want Scarlett to take such a risk and she grabbed Scarlett's arm but Scarlett pulled away. Outside, gunfire and explosions erupted, mingled
Nina, bound and unable to struggle, had already been injected once and knew her fate. Her fear had diminished. She watched Nash, his tall figure standing out in the crowd. But the light that once shone for her in his eyes was gone.She felt a pang of sadness. He was no longer just Nash to her but Captain York, a man with a mission beyond protecting her. The love she once felt seemed absent, replaced by a sense of duty that did not include her. Her heart ached with an indescribable feeling of loss.Nash hesitated, delaying his decision, which only made Nina see reality more clearly."Hurry up and choose, or they both die!" Sawyer grew impatient, ordering his men to tighten their grip on Nina and Miranda, forcing Nash to make a choice.Nina felt uncomfortable, her body restricted, her breathing labored. Her face turned pale as she struggled to stay conscious.Miranda's eyes filled with tears as she shook her head, pleading silently with Nash. She looked pitiful and in desperate
After speaking, Scarlett turned to leave.Nina grabbed her hand. "What about you?"Scarlett replied, "I can protect myself. I need to help them!" She gave Nina a reassuring look.Nina hid in a small corner, a door shielding her in the darkness. Fear crept in, but she had to protect herself and her child, no matter the terror she felt. She hugged herself tightly, closed her eyes, and tried to endure. However, the gunfire outside kept her on edge, breaking out in a cold sweat.With her eyes shut, a memory suddenly flooded her mind.A thin girl with yellow hair, dressed in tattered clothes, smiled. Her face was dirty as she said, "Why don't you talk? There aren't many living people here. It's so boring if you stay silent.""Aren't you afraid?""Not anymore," the girl replied. "I've been here since I was little. I've seen too many dead people. I'm not scared anymore. I don't even know when it will be my turn.""You won't die! You can't die!""It's okay," the girl smiled. "My par
Nash squinted. He remained silent, but his eyes turned fierce."Hahaha." Sawyer found it amusing that such a righteous man would take a path of no return for a woman. But his gloating was short-lived as Nash kicked him hard in the stomach.Sawyer clutched his aching stomach and decided to forsake fair play. He suddenly reached for a mini pistol at his waist. Nash instinctively dodged.However, Sawyer's true aim wasn't to kill Nash but to inject Miranda with the poison. As he moved quickly toward her, Miranda panicked."Watch out!" Nash shouted, lunging from the other side to tackle Sawyer.Sawyer could not retract the needle in time, and it plunged into Nash's shoulder.Miranda's eyes widened in horror, her body struggling frantically, muffled cries escaping her lips, "Mmm..."But it was too late. Sawyer paused for a moment, then laughed even harder. "Nash, you’re a lovesick fool! Hahaha..."The injection disrupted Nash's nervous system, causing his head to spin and his body to
Scarlett coughed up blood, grabbing Sawyer's pant leg. "The antidote..."Sawyer narrowed his eyes, a cruel smile spreading across his face. "There is no antidote, Scarlett. After all these years, how could you still be so easily deceived?"Scarlett's eyes widened in shock. "You don't have the antidote...""KA48 has no antidote!" Sawyer laughed, gripping Scarlett's throat. "Go join your fallen comrades!"He intended to kill Scarlett. She was stunned that the antidote was a lie."You...you tricked me!" The light faded from her eyes. Summoning all her strength, she fought off Sawyer's hand and quickly pulled out a knife, aiming for his eye.Sawyer dodged, but not before his face was slashed.Scarlett's eyes were filled with hatred. Despite her broken leg, she stood up with sheer willpower. "You never told me the truth. Was it also a lie that my parents sold me?"Sawyer wiped his face and sneered. "Anyone who comes here either lives or dies. Who knows who their parents are!"Sca
Scarlett's fingers twitched as she opened her tired eyes and saw Nina's face. She grabbed Nina's hand tightly.Nina noticed and looked at her again. "Scarlett!"Scarlett's weak voice whispered, "So cold..."Nina held her close. "I'll hold you. You won't be cold. You won't be cold.""Am I dying?" Scarlett asked weakly. "I'm sorry. I couldn't find the antidote for you... I... cough, cough...""It’s okay, it’s okay!" Nina said. "Don't talk. The ambulance is here. I'll get you on it, and you'll be fine."Scarlett's eyes started to glaze over. She spoke faintly, "Don't be sad for me. We didn't have much connection. It was all for Wilfred. Living is exhausting. It’s kind of nice that I won’t have to struggle to survive anymore."Her life felt like it should never have started. There was no joy, only constant helplessness. No family, alone, and no one to love her. Living had lost its meaning. "Now you can live well," Nina said, trying to ignite Scarlett's will to survive. "Sawyer is
Nina could not find the words to express her sympathy for Scarlett. There were so many people suffering in this world, and her time in the dark room seemed insignificant in comparison. At least she had family, while Scarlett had never known warmth. It made her heart ache and filled her with immense sadness.Nina was placed on another stretcher and carried away. She and Scarlett were taken in different vehicles. As she looked out, she saw that the situation was under control. The gunfire had ceased, and the criminals were being apprehended. Many police cars had arrived, and the scene was being cleaned up.Sawyer, the ringleader, had been captured. His head was covered with a black hood, and his hands were shackled. He limped, his body bearing various injuries. Nina also saw James and Felix hurrying out, their faces stern. However, Nash was nowhere to be seen.Nina was filled with questions. Why wasn't he there? Usually, James and Felix would be by his side. Maybe Nash was b
They ran after the car but were quickly left behind. Through the rearview mirror, Miranda saw Nash in the back seat. His tremors were lessening, which made her even more anxious. She feared his life was slipping away."Hang in there, Nash! Stay with me, we're almost there. I will save you, just hold on!" Miranda shouted, trying to keep him conscious.She wouldn't let him die! As long as he held on, she would find an antidote. Miranda drove through winding paths, from the forest to the bustling city, and finally to a remote area. She screeched to a halt at an abandoned factory.The sight of the unfamiliar car on surveillance immediately raised alarms.Miranda jumped out and shouted, "Dad, it's me! Help!"She rushed to the back seat and struggled to lift Nash out. People began emerging from the abandoned factory. They were Seth's trusted men.Seth, observing from the surveillance room, did not panic upon seeing the car. He knew it was Miranda and Nash. This whole situation was