I don’t think I've ever felt this level of terror in my life. My heart is pounding in my chest, racing uncontrollably, and it feels like I’m on the brink of a panic attack. The room is dimly lit, shadows dancing across the walls as Kai steps closer, his presence looming ominously. He leans in, his voice cold and menacing, demanding, "Now, before we kill your father, tell us where the diamonds are." "I don’t know," I reply, my voice trembling. The moment the words leave my mouth, a hot slap lands on my right cheek, the sting radiating through my skin. I scream in pain, my heartbeat quickening to a frantic rhythm, and Kai’s eyes narrow as he presses on, "Tell me where the diamonds are!" His tone is unyielding and direct, filled with an intensity that sends chills down my spine. Again, I insist I don’t know, desperation lacing my words, which earns me a brutal slap across my left cheek. A heavy gasp escapes me as I scream, the sound perhaps too loud, causing Dad to stir from unconscious
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