Chapter 709:

Across the hall, Isabel’s eyes widened in horror.

She stood up abruptly, her voice trembling.

“But, Sadie—I—”

But before she could speak another word, Sadie shook her head slightly, a silent signal telling her not to speak.

Coyle had sealed every exit and twisted every truth to deceive the elders.

Any attempt to speak now would only dig the grave deeper.

Sadie’s silence wasn’t surrender. It was strategy.

Isabel saw it in her eyes. Her chest tightened, tears stinging her eyes as she slowly sat back down—helpless, aching.

She could only watch as Sadie, unbowed and silent, was seized by the guards.

Sadie felt an unbearable sting rip across her back, every strike threatening to crush her bones.

her jaw, forcing herself to

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refused to crumble before Coyle and those on

another… The sharp crack

her, holding her fast. Helpless, Isabel could only watch as Sadie

an endless nightmare

clouded. The staff hauled

me!” Isabel’s voice broke, thick

her eyes open and forced a

alright, Isabel.

that?” Isabel whispered bitterly. “I

her, but her strength

Sadie murmured. “Go back. Rest. I’ll

didn’t want Isabel burdened with her

peace. Keep watch on Coyle and his team.

words struck Isabel

would only make things

away her tears,

for

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