Chapter 741:

“Closer!” Andrew snapped, and the jet inched nearer to the chaos below. Madisyn’s eyes flickered over the sea of terrified people rushing away from the destruction, some filled with relief, others still frozen in fear.

In the distance, the wail of countless police cars filled the air as they sped toward the scene.

“My undercover told me the base was destroyed today,” Andrew explained. “I knew they’d be trying to escape, so I contacted the police in advance to help them get out.”

Madisyn nodded, a wave of relief washing over her. At least these innocent people would make it back to their homes.

But where was Howard?

She still hadn’t spotted him.

At the exit of the base, Howard struggled to move, Milly heavy on his back.

nearly blinded him, tears stinging

warning, an explosion erupted in front of him, sending debris

His heart sank.

sealed—escape was impossible. Behind him, the explosions continued, their heat relentless, as though

to the ground, gently easing Milly off his

her cheek, the touch tender but powerless. Despite the blistering heat, her face remained cold and pale, a haunting reminder of the torment she’d suffered. Howard whispered, his voice barely audible, “I’m sorry

tight as he braced for the inevitable

body shielding Milly from the flames.

ached with the regret of not being able to repay his parents for their years

felt he’d failed as a

allowed himself to

he

voice rang out. The debris shifted, and a small gap

Madisyn’s voice called urgently from the helicopter

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