Chapter 219: Allison and the others rushed Kellan to the hospital, the weight of urgency pressing on everyones shoulders.

After what felt like an eternity, the surgeon emerged from the operating room with reassuring news: Kellan would be fine.

Despite hearing this, Allisons heart remained heavy, her anxiety simmering just beneath the surface.

In life-or-death situations, survival instincts took over.

Allison understood how monumental it had been for Kellan to conquer his own fears and step between her and that knife.

Allison, try not to worry too much, Floyd said, attempting to ease her mind.

Mr.

Lloyds injuries have been addressed, and hell wake up soon.

Floyds voice revealed a mix of surprise and concern he hadnt expected Kellan to go to such lengths for her.

The police finished taking their statements and nodded as they prepared to leave.

Weve got a clear picture now.

The kidnapper has been dealt with by the sniper.

You all handled the situation well, one officer said, glancing at Allisons pale face.

But, given everything youve been through, Id recommend speaking with a therapist.

It might help with any lingering psychological effects.

Okay, Allison replied, her voice flat.

She felt numb inside.

of death, but still

for privacy, the officers excused themselves once their reports were

ordeal seemed to be

opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was Allison, her head

but found

handing him a glass

Here, drink this.

she watched him sip the water, her mind drifted back to when she had returned from the Burned Islands, wounded

cared

Thanks, Ms.

rasped as he sat up, adjusting

out? Yes,

Devins dead.

He was shot.

that Devin had

his legs, covered by the hospital

memory of his bloodied legs, the wounds he had inflicted on himself under Devins twisted orders, was

knew how serious

couldnt hold back her

your legs today? Youve kept it hidden all this

over something so…

expression softened as he explained

is

besides, I was tired of

keep up

about when to come clean, and

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