Is it worth it?’ Owen had asked himself the same question

In the end, his answer was: Yes, it was worth it.

He loved Hailey and was willing to sacrifice everything for her, even his life.

Whoever falls in love first is the loser–that’s something Owen had already accepted. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have done everything he could to keep her by his side.

Owen didn’t answer aloud, but internally, he had settled that question in his mind.

“What do you want?” Alice’s voice cut through the air,

She had been locked away for so long, and now that she was free, she held nothing, ban hatred for them, Levenge was dif fueled her.

What did Alice want from him–his life? Owen didn’t care, but there was one thing he would not let wayen Wiley &fex,

here.

He had to find a way to get her out of here safely.

“What do I want?” Alice sneered, swinging the baseball bat in her hand as she approached Owen.

With a swift motion, she raised the bat and slammed it into Owen’s back.

Owen let out a grunt of pain, his head bowing slightly as he tightened his arms around Hailey.

“Owen, oh Owen, you really are ruined by a woman. You’d throw your life away for Hailey, Alice mocked. I see you’re going to die for her, aren’t you?”

Owen said nothing, merely holding Hailey tighter, keeping her hidden within his arms to shield her from harm

Seeing him ignore her, Alice’s eyes burned with fury. With a forceful swing, she hit him again.

Owen didn’t fight back. He silently endured the blows, beads of sweat dripping down his forehead.

“Owen…” Hailey whispered, her eyes fluttering open.

Her eyes immediately filled with tears.

Owen was slumped over her, pale and covered in sweat, the pain in his expression hidden as he cradled her. She had never seen him so weak before.

voice breaking as she

Owen didn’t respond.

had no strength left.

now,” Alice sneered, pulling up a chair to sit down. She coldly observed them both. “Since t I’ll give you both a chance. I’ve spread gasoline all around here, and there are barrels

go up in flames. But here’s the deal–I’ll let

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his eyes

brief exchange, they seemed

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in danger, I would save them too. But at this

watching the drama unfold. She had expected them to negotiate, but it seemed like when death was imminent, they

clenched her teeth, her head hung low in

stood up. He looked at Alice coldly. “Looks like I’m the one who will walk away alive. After all, she can’t even walk,

Alice chuckled.

and walked toward

lunged at Alice from

pinning Alice to the ground, wrenching the baseball bat from her hands

then reached into her pocket, pulling out a

beneath him, veins bulging on her forehead in

using the other to untie the ropes

deep breath, her head pounding with pain. But now wasn’t the time to focus

still etched with pain as she gently touched the wound on the back of her

clotted, and the

I curse both of you to die horribly!” Alice screamed, still lying on the ground, her voice full

cold, and she slapped Alice hard

face turned red with rage, her eyes burning

nearly driven Alice mad, even if she had once been sane. Her

you deserved,” Hailey said coldly, her voice sharp. “Don’t act innocent. You’re not innocent at all. Everything that’s happened to you, you

made was not killing you when I had the chance. Hailey, you’re lucky you’re still alive. If I could go back, I’d

won’t get another chance,” Hailey sighed softly, just as the sound of police sirens

lifted. She looked at Owen and whispered, “Are

but he shook his

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