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Rescued - II

Author: Mirachi
last update Last Updated: 2023-04-20 21:57:39

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When Chloe heard the gunshots, she did not know whether to be excited or scared, as her mind was thrown into a frenzy.

' Excited that maybe Liam has finally found where she was being held and had finally come to rescue her '

' Or maybe one of Theddy's men has had enough of his low treatments and revolted against him ' her heartbeat increased rapidly at the thought of this and the possibility.

If Theddy's men were to revolt there would be a lot of bloodshed and Chloe is not sure if she would want that .

Although such will create room for her escape or doom, she's not sure of what will be the outcome and who will be the winner .

At a loss at what to do , Chloe knelt down and clasped her hands together, in this moment of chaos the only thought that came to her mind was to pray .

Funny enough she's not the type to believe in prayers and God but she's now earnestly seeking help from God.

" God please, I know I'm the last person you would want to hear from now , but I onl
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