With his guilt over Marion's injury, Drake would ensure Debra's safety.

Marion smiled, "Yeah. You're right."

Debra nestled against his chest. "When do you think we'll live a peaceful life?"

Every day was a constant battle. It was exhausting. She could only find a moment of peace when she was with Marion.

She added, "I've been thinking a lot lately. If we were just ordinary kids, with our parents still around, friends by our side, and no backstabbing or life-and-death struggles, life would be so much easier."

Marion reassured her, "Trust me, it won't be far ahead."

Debra gave a small smile. "But deep down, you know as well as I do. If the mastermind stays hidden in the shadows, we'll never get close enough to them. Even if we don't provoke him, they'll come after us."

Her voice dropped lower. "And when that happens, none of us-Randy, Erica, Andrew, and Drake-will come out unscathed."

They were the cause of Marion's and her parents' deaths. Their goal

money is enough? What makes the treasure

must avenge our parents. Even if we let

Bet

Debra replied, her gaze unwavering. "Everything we've done is just to protect ourselves.

out into the

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easily gives up, but if something happens to me,

won't let anything happen to

resolute. "I know if I die, you will follow. But I need you to keep going until

me when it's all

of her words struck him. "Alright, I'll avenge you first before joining

nodded and leaned back into his

It had been brewing inside

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