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A Game Of patience

Author: Infanta
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-24 18:52:07

The underground cell remained eerily quiet after Dario left, except for the distant hum of a ventilation system and the occasional dripping of water from a rusted pipe in the corner.

The cold stone floor beneath Hannah and Jessica sent chills up their spines, but the discomfort was the least of their concerns.

Their survival depended on patience, observation, and the right moment to strike.

Hannah had been trying to cut off the rope in her hands for days now and finally she had succeeded although she was bleeding.

She quickly went and untied Jessica.

“You are bleeding…” Jessica muttered softly.

“Yeah, but I'm fine…” she paused when she heard a voice from outside the door.

“We have to be careful. If they suspect anything, we’ll lose our chance. Pretend as if your hands are still tied” Hannah rushed back to the chair and sat down.

Jessica nodded, though her fingers still trembled slightly. “You really think we can get out of here?”

Hannah’s expression hardened. “I know we can. But we
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