Chapter 723

---- "One!" I finished the countdown, watching as she let go of Lavinia.

I did the same with her daughter.

Despite everything, I had intended to honor the exchange.

I truly meant to return Alexia, at least for now.

We would deal with the rest later.

Like in slow motion, I saw Lavinia move nimbly across the wooden planks, dust rising in the air with each step.

The bridges sway made me nervous, the vines creaking under the strain.

"Alexia, run, daughter! Come on!" she urged her child forward.

And thenthe most critical moment.

"Let Lavinia pass!" I yelled, already rushing forward.

But she didnt move.

a terrible premonition struck

my daughter ducked to slip between her legsonly for that damn woman to

my veins freeze solid as I watched Lavinia slip between

to the planks, screaming,

time, seeing her small

old board had snapped under her weight; the few remaining hemp ropes were giving

with all ---- the strength I

sweetheart! Lavinia, dont move too much; Im going to pull you up! Grab onto Mommy with both hands,

clasp both of her little hands around my

I wasnt exactly in a

a pair of booted heels

again, someone stomped on

Alexia! Lets run, damn it, run!" The kicking stopped, and I heard their footsteps

pain or on the verge of passing out1 held onto that tiny hand with every ounce

with all my

bridge rocked

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