Hank firmly covered Summer's mouth with one hand, while his other hand gripped her shoulder tightly. As time went by, Summer sensed her strength diminishing, her head spinning, and her consciousness fading. Her sole intention had been to attract help with her shout, yet it appeared to have sent Hank into a frenzy. At that moment, he pressed down on her with an almost manic intensity, and she felt her life slipping away from her grasp. "No, stop..." Summer silently pleaded in her mind. She desperately wished she could call out for James to come to her rescue. But at that moment, she felt completely helpless, as if she had been cast into darkness with no glimpse of hope. All she could see was Hank's terrified face. The sensation was akin to being hanged. It was as if the rope were tightening around her neck, slowly draining her life away. Just when things seemed dire, a miracle happened. Out of nowhere, a figure appeared before Summer, moving with lightning speed. Then,
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