Chapter 99 Give me one last chance.

"George…" I rush to his side, momentarily erasing the tension and decisions of the past moments. I kneel beside him, my heart racing as I see the blood seeping through the bandage. The wound has opened up. Panic wells up within me, the urgency to save him overpowering any lingering doubts.

Gritting my teeth, I summon all the strength I have and manage to pull him up into a sitting position. His weight is heavy, and his body is weak from the ordeal he's been through. With each step, I can feel his labored breath against my shoulder and his consciousness slipping away.

As I exit the room, the cold air of the corridor hits me, adding to the tension that already coils around my chest. George's head lolls against my shoulder, his face pale and strained. The urgency pushes me forward, my determination to save him fueling every step. My arms ache from the effort, but I refuse to let go.

We finally came out of the villa, and my breath came in short gasps, a mix of exhaustion and adrenaline. W