Persephone's mind went blank. Gunshots erupted from the ship, followed by sparks. It reminded her of that night when she failed to leave successfully—the ship had exploded with flames soaring into the sky.

"Seamus!" she yelled.

Persephone rushed toward it and ignored the bodyguard restraining her and assuring her that Seamus would be fine.

She cried uncontrollably.

"Miss, please calm down..."

"Seamus is still on the ship!"

"Miss..."

"Call the police!"

The bodyguard hastily pulled out a phone.

of the fight drew closer, mixed with

noise and saw Seamus running toward them. He was covered in blood, his

he hesitated before he turned abruptly and dashed in the opposite

Persephone widened her eyes.

last line of defense against the

men who had caught up were the ones she had seen at

head tightly, struggling to stand,

The other bodyguard rushed over, his head bleeding. "Seamus said to ensure

Tears blurred Persephone's vision...

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that day, she needed medication to sleep

she saw Seamus covered in blood, shouting desperately for

bullets piercing the bodies of those two men, the

you had another

heard that gentle voice. She moved, and the old lady was gently wiping her palms with warm water. The compassion and

The shock from that night had caused her to suffer from mild

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