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.

stepped forward, moving

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

She noticed the frightened faces of people peeking out from shop windows and the

moment of hesitation and pressed on. "Look, everyone's scared. We don't want to drag innocent people into this, do

over there, at the corner by the streetlight? It's bright, quiet, and we can talk without anyone interrupting.

hand. Her heart pounded in

come this

street could become a sea of fire. What

be destroyed in

instant.

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

blood as she tried to anchor herself to the faint

spoke up, his

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