Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right by Czy Season

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

the treasure so tempting?

turned serious. "We must avenge our parents. Even if

Bet

done is just to protect ourselves. It

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gives up, but if something happens to me, you have to avenge

chin. "I won't

"I know if I die, you

me when it's all

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

and leaned back

had said wasn't a sudden thought. It had been brewing inside