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.

them open. The heat around them became unbearable, sweat soaking her clothes. The crackling

she were alone in this, fear

Wilfred's solid presence by her side, she felt a glimmer of strength, even as terror loomed. Just as her vision blurred and her consciousness began to fade, a sudden jet of water surged

and sizzled as it was extinguished, and a

They were saved.

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hold on any longer. As relief washed over her,

she opened

hospital room. This time, however, she was the one lying in the

en

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

to move, she felt

a bit hoarser than usual,

bolted upright and threw herself into his arms, holding

his shirt

as she clung to

emotions after near-death

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

time to stop crying, and when

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

was.

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