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What to do? Roselynn’s mind raced as she tried to think of a way out. She

didn’t want to escalate the situation, but it seemed like Gwain was running

out of patience.

Gwain spoke up, his tone cold and dismissive. “We’re friends of Miss Roselynn,

and we’re going to a very important place. You’re in the way–get lost!”

“Oh, I get it now!” Shane exclaimed, his eyes narrowing as he pieced things

together. “You’ve been keeping Roselynn hostage, haven’t you? That’s why

she hasn’t been able to contact us!”

Roselynn sighed inwardly. So much for trying to handle this peacefully. She

still forced a smile and tried to give Shane a hint. “Shane, go back and tell

Emmanuel that I’m fine. There’s no need to look for me anymore.”

Her words were meant to signal him to get help, but Shane, as usual, missed

the hint. Instead, he grew more agitated. “Roselynn, why would you tell Manny

to stop looking for you? He’s been going crazy trying to find you all over the

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city!”

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At this, Gwain gave Hank a look, signaling him to take action. Hank grinned

you’ve figured it out, you’re not

a quick motion, he struck

was no match

sent tumbling

before coming to

just caught up, screamed in

that they had just

to get in touch with him! But I don’t have

dialed her father, hoping he could

cried, rushing over to prevent Hank from delivering

her voice pleading. “Mr. Gwain, didn’t you want

I remember now! Let’s find

I can recite

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paused, looking to Gwain for instructions. Gwain

made a chilling gesture across

go running straight

heart sank, fear chilling her

shaken from the hit, suddenly burst into laughter.

it! So, you’re Gwain Lannister, huh? And

even lick

with murderous intent at the

“Don’t believe me?

you two can

spun around, trying to flee. He knew he couldn’t save Roselynn

if he could get back to Emmanuel, there might still be

the garden. “Don’t mention

even

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as Gwain had no respect

unleashed a powerful strike aimed directly

end him then

both Roselynn and Sonia screamed

or skill to help, and they could only watch

at the Toma Residence, Denis burst

video call with Mackenzie.

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