Chapter 1848

"Of course, it's true!"

Karina's gaze was sincere, her voice steady despite her racing heartbeat.

"I don't want to see anyone get hurt, especially you. Let's talk this out calmly. I'll do whatever it takes to fix this."

The girl fixed her eyes on Karina, searching for any hint of deceit on her face.

After a tense moment, she bit her lip and finally said, "Fine, then tell me. How are we going to talk? But if you try any tricks, I'll light this fire immediately."

She waved the lighter in her hand, the small flame flickering as a silent threat.

Wilfred's anxiety grew, and he was about to step in when Karina subtly signaled him to hold back.

breath and cautiously stepped forward, moving slowly and gently as if

put the lighter down first. It's too dangerous. If it accidentally ignites, with so many shops and homes around, the consequences would be

out from shop windows and the terrified children hiding behind their parents. A

scared. We don't want to drag innocent people into this,

at the corner by the streetlight? It's bright, quiet, and we can talk without anyone interrupting. You can share all your grievances and

Her heart pounded in her chest, but she maintained

come this far.

of fire. What about the innocent people here? The shopkeepers, the families-they

could be destroyed

instant.

me, Wilfred won't love you because of it. All you'll get is endless regret and a life spent behind bars. Is that the

drawing blood as she tried to anchor

turmoil, spoke up, his voice

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