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.

later, and

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anxiously outside the room, and after nearly half an

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sound was so loud, it temporarily impaired her hearing,” the doctor explained. “Don’t worry, she’ll recover soon. It should

let out a relieved sigh, nodding vigorously.

went back inside to

fallen

finally woke

she seemed much more alert.

notes

hoarsely asked, “What about Owen?”

“He’s in the

was a relief. As long as he was alive,

deeply, a small weight lifting off her shoulders.

at Hailey, his brow furrowing slightly.

might just fall apart. His injuries were so severe, it was uncertain whether he would

oatmeal and waited for it to cool before giving

her throat was sore, leaving her voice raspy.

time to heal.

hearing gradually began to return, and her strength improved.

to leave

longer in case of any lingering side effects, but

arranged

Hailey decided to

been right next door all week, Hailey hadn’t had the courage

his girlfriend, Hailey feared Gracie would

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

were guarding

resist. Even

determination, Hailey left her room and walked

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door, Gracie appeared

dress, her slender figure

grew complicated as she stopped in her tracks.

eyes, an unspoken tension hanging

nervously spoke up. “Miss Burke,

sighed softly, her voice low.

her head

me,” Gracie said, her tone

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