The acrid stench of blood mixed with the earthy, gunpowder–laden air surged into Hailey’s nostrils, searing her lungs with every breath.

She could hardly breathe, feeling like the world was spinning uncontrollably.

Her ears rang with a deafening silence; she couldn’t hear anything, couldn’t see anything, Desperately, she tried to shout Owen’s name, but no sound left her lips.

It was a scream of terror without a voice.

In the haze, Hailey faintly heard the wailing sirens of police cars and the distant shouts of the crowd.

Then everything went black as she passed out.

When Gracie and the police arrived, they could hardly believe their eyes.

A warehouse had been reduced to rubble, engulfed in flames. The acrid scent of burning chemicals and gunpowder hung heavy in the air, suffocating anyone nearby. The grass within a five–kilometer radius had been scorched, and thick black smoke billowed into the sky.

Firefighters were swiftly working to contain the flames, launching a rescue operation.

The rescue efforts lasted for nearly three hours.

They found Hailey and Owen not far from the epicenter of the blast. Both were unconscious, but Owen’s injuries were severe, and he was immediately rushed to the hospital.

Later, another body was found–charred and unrecognizable–at the blast site. It was a woman, completely obliterated by the explosion.

The news spread like wildfire. By that evening, it was all over the trending news and newspapers.

The question on everyone’s mind: where did the explosives come from?

Authorities quickly mobilized a team to investigate.

Hailey slept for a long time.

It wasn’t until two days later that she finally regained consciousness.

:

When she woke up, the smell of smoke and gunpowder still lingered in the air, clinging to her senses.

She stared blankly at the ceiling, still in a daze.

The door opened, and Raphael stepped into the room. As soon as he saw her eyes flicker open, he immediately pressed the emergency button by her bed.

“Hailey, how do you feel? I’ve called for the doctor, they’ll be here soon. Don’t worry,” Raphael said with a sense of urgency.

Hailey blinked slowly, her eyes drifting toward him. A flash of confusion crossed her face. “What are you sa

Raphael’s heart sank at her blank expression. “Hailey, can you hear me?” he asked softly.

Hailey just looked at him, still bewildered.

rushed in moments later, and began running a series of tests.

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anxiously outside the room, and after nearly half

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explained. “Don’t worry, she’ll recover soon. It should

a relieved sigh, nodding

doctor left, Raphael went back inside to

had fallen asleep again.

6 PM, Hailey finally woke up once more.

time, she seemed much more alert.

notes

“What about Owen?”

in the room

he was alive, she

deeply, a small weight lifting off her

his

now, she might just fall apart. His injuries were so

oatmeal and waited for it to cool

and her throat was sore, leaving

take time to

a week of rest, Hailey’s hearing gradually began to return, and her strength

to leave the

of any lingering side effects, but Hailey insisted on

Raphael arranged

changing out of her hospital gown, Hailey decided to check on Owen

week, Hailey hadn’t had the courage to see him.

was his girlfriend, Hailey feared Gracie would hate her

of the night, even just to glance at the door, but every time she went to check, two bodyguards in black had

seemed they were guarding

she was about to be discharged, Hailey couldn’t resist. Even

determination, Hailey left her room and walked down the

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as she reached Owen’s door, Gracie appeared from

wearing a green dress, her slender figure looking slightly weary,

Gracie’s expression grew complicated as she stopped

unspoken

nervously spoke up. “Miss Burke, I’m

softly, her voice low. “You want to see him?”

nodded slightly, her head

Gracie said, her

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