Chapter 146 Amidst The Rubble

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Several years prior, a real estate developer had initiated a construction project in this area, but for some reason, it was left incomplete.

The site was now littered with construction debris, and the unfinished structures were occupied by beggars and the homeless.

The entire area exuded an overwhelming sense of dese world.

and defeat, as if it belonged to a different

Freya trailed behind Sawyer, their footsteps echoing on the concrete floor as they ascended the partially covered, railing–less staircase. They continued their climb until they reached the top, approximately seven or eight stories high.

Climbing the stairs had left Freya slightly winded. As she paused to catch her breath, Sawyer, who had been leading the way, turned around and smiled at her, “Ms. Gomez, you’re quite courageous. Aren’t you afraid I might harm you here?”

Freya was momentarily taken aback before she responded with a wry smile, “It doesn’t matter. I’ve been wanting to die, but I just can’t bring myself to do it. If you could help, that would be great.”

Sawyer had intended his comment as a joke, but seeing the despair in her eyes tugged at his heartstrings.

that had captivated him three years

years later, she was

on a pile of rubble, his gaze fixed on the lake in

joined him, equally captivated by the stunning

the urban jungle of steel and concrete left Freya momentarily

look at Freya, surprised to find himself

was undeniably beautiful, even her profile was

your face? Your plastic surgeon is truly exceptional!” Sawyer gave

on her lips. Nathaniel

think we should cut the small talk, don’t you?” Freya turned her gaze to Sawyer.

me,

about my child?”

engage in more casual conversation to build rapport with Freya, but her

Balance:

1 Coins

687 +

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1 Pearls

146 Amidst

26%

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fever, crying and screaming. If I hadn’t saved

widened in disbelief as she turned to Sawyer, “It was you?”

don’t I

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