Chapter 1877

Thick smoke filled Karina's lungs, choking her until she felt she might suffocate at any moment.

Even with a damp towel pressed against her nose and mouth, she knew their time was running out. If rescue didn't arrive soon, they wouldn't last much longer.

She turned slightly, looking at the man beside her.

Wilfred was holding her tightly in his arms, his body a protective shield against the flames that danced dangerously close.

Her nose stung, and an overwhelming wave of emotion surged through her. For the first time in years, she felt the urge to cry.

If this truly was the last moment fate would allow them, it felt cruelly short. She might lose consciousness

at any second, and there was no guarantee either of them would wake again.

It wasn't logical, but Karina couldn't stop herself. In a voice barely audible, hoarse from the smoke, she whispered, "In our next life, I still want to be with you."

She felt a firm squeeze on her waist-it was Wilfred's hand, strong and deliberate.

He didn't say a word, but his message was crystal clear: "Don't say such things."

It was rare to see him so angry.

Karina said nothing more.

she could barely keep them open. The heat around them became unbearable, sweat soaking her clothes. The

she were alone in this, fear might

glimmer of strength, even as terror loomed. Just as her vision blurred and her consciousness began to fade, a sudden jet of water surged from

as it was extinguished, and a group of

They were saved.

*

on any longer. As relief washed over her, she

opened

This time, however, she was the one lying in

en

her sense of smell was dulled; the usual sharp

to move, she felt a

voice, a bit hoarser than usual,

and threw herself into his arms, holding him tightly as tears streamed

of his shirt became

her sobs as

emotions

around her, stroking her hair softly, his voice soothing as he

and when she finally did, her eyes

so scared I'd never see you again..." she whispered,

was.

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