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.

and cautiously stepped forward, moving slowly and

dangerous. If it accidentally ignites, with so many shops

from shop windows and the terrified

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

and we can talk without anyone interrupting. You can

unsteady hand. Her heart pounded in her chest, but

this far.

worse. Think about it. If that flame ignites, this entire street could become a sea of fire. What about the innocent people here? The shopkeepers, the

could be

instant.

if you hurt me, Wilfred won't love you because of it. All you'll get

tried to anchor herself

seeing her inner turmoil, spoke up,

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