Chapter 146 Amidst The Rubble

Finished

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.

look that had captivated him

later, she was still

fixed on the lake in the distance. From this vantage point, the

captivated by the stunning

lake amidst the urban jungle of steel and concrete left Freya momentarily speechless.

to look at Freya, surprised to find himself in

even her profile was enough to

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

wry smile playing on her lips.

we should cut the small talk, don’t you?” Freya

meet me, and how do you

about my child?”

build rapport with Freya, but her interruption caught

Balance:

1 Coins

687 +

=

1 Pearls

146 Amidst

26%

Finished

You were delirious with fever, crying and screaming. If

widened in disbelief as she turned to Sawyer,

don’t I

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