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.

terrible

to slip between her legsonly for

blood in my veins freeze solid as

the planks, screaming, dangling

in time, seeing her small hand losing

her weight; the few

with all ---- the strength I

sweetheart! Lavinia, dont move too much; Im going to pull you up! Grab onto Mommy with both hands, baby!" I shouted, watching her struggle, her fingers slipping

clasp both of

exactly in a

out when a pair of booted heels dug viciously into

and again, someone stomped on me, and I couldn't stop

damn it, run!" The kicking

in excruciating pain or on the verge of passing out1 held onto that tiny hand with

I pulled with all my

bridge

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