Chapter 71

Chapter 71 Inescapable Loneliness

Chasing the robber had already drained Bella of most of her energy, and i I was clear she was now completely exhausted.

She had regretted it a thousand times. Why had she been so foolish to chase after him alone? She might lose

her life over a few belongings and shouldn't have been so stu Staring down the alley, she kept telling herself to hold on. She was almost out, almost there. Once she reached the street, she could shout for help and be safe. Suddenly, someone grabbed her arm and pulled her to the ground.

The water puddle soaked her thin clothes, clinging to her skin and accentuating her curves.

The robber crouched down and grabbed her neck. A gleaming knife pressed against her cheek. "I've never met a woman as bold as you. Come have some fun with me, and I' your stuff back. Don't be a bitch."

Bella dared not breathe as her mind raced to find an escape, but the robber gave her no time. He seized her like a small bird and dragged her deeper into the alley.

against her lower back and fear blanketing her mind. She knew what

terrified and cried, but she didn't beg, knowing it

What are you

the alley gave Bella a

was interrupted in his crime and flew into a rage. Abandoning Bella, he charged forward

dazed as she saw a single person walk into the

warn him, it was too late. The

to check on the person and discovered it was Simon! Without hesitation, she

straighten up. "I'm... I'm fine.

say anything and simply nodded. The hospital was nearby, less than a mile away. She rushed Simon there and performed the

wasn't too serious. The knife had penetrated his ribcage but fortunately

operating room and checking over Simon, she collapsed onto a bench

why fate was so cruel to her. If she hadn't been saved, her life would have been ruined

midnight. She had just escaped the jaws of death and was covered in

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