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.

could barely keep them open. The heat around them became unbearable, sweat soaking her clothes. The crackling of flames consuming everything in their path

in this, fear might

Just as her vision blurred and her consciousness began to fade, a sudden jet of water

a group of firefighters broke through the

They were saved.

*

couldn't hold on any longer. As relief washed over her, she

she opened her eyes

This time, however, she was the one lying in

en

throat ached, raw and damaged from the smoke. Even her sense of smell was dulled; the usual sharp scent of disinfectant in the air was

move, she felt

came Wilfred's voice, a bit hoarser than usual, likely from the

arms, holding him tightly

his shirt became

sobs as she clung to

emotions

his arms around her, stroking her hair softly, his

to stop crying, and when she finally did, her

never see you again..." she whispered, her

was.

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