Chapter 337: Did We Really Just… Lose Him?

Abuchi, who had been silent this whole time, stared at the ground, his mind racing with the same bitter thoughts. They had come this far, and yet, here they were, trapped, with no way to save their friends, no way out.

It was so unfair that because of his status he got to live while they would all be killed. He never knew things would end up like this. If he had known, he would have embarked on this mission alone.

But…

How?

How did King Eglon know about them coming to Purlit and even set a trap for them?

It didn’t make sense.

It didn’t make sense at all.

But then, before anyone could think further, something unexpected happened.

John, normally calm, composed, spun around. His fist swung with all his might and slammed into Abuchi’s jaw.

echoed through the room like a thunderclap, shocking everyone

hurt like hell but

John growled, his voice raw with anger, eyes blazing with frustration. “You brought us all here, putting everyone in danger just to save your fiancée. You didn’t even think about us,

with every

was your little sister too. And now, you’ve put your three

Everyone stood frozen, unsure of what to do next. Even Abuchi, who had just taken a punch from his closest friend, stood there motionless, stunned. The words were still hanging in the air, but

he grabbed John by the shoulders and held him back. His grip was firm,

stop it!” Ekene exclaimed, his voice low but insistent. “What are you doing? This isn’t the time for us

damage already done. The tension in the room only grew heavier as John stood there, seething with anger,

the situation could escalate any further, Abuchi spoke up, his voice rough as he wiped the blood from the corner

was a deep sorrow behind the words. “You’re right, John.” He glanced at the others, the faces of Ruth, Karen, and Nnenna

you all hate me,” he continued, shaking his head at them. “I failed you. I endangered your life,” he said, turning his gaze toward Ruth. His words were

took a slow, steadying breath before meeting Nnenna’s eyes. “And I never realized what a great sister you are. I’ve put you through

to shrink as he said this, his words cutting through the air like a knife. The guilt in his voice was palpable, a

added quietly, his eyes downcast. He wasn’t speaking to any one person in particular, but to everyone around him, including himself. It was a silent admission, an acceptance of

suddenly shouted, interrupting the moment. “Guard! I have some information that will be

room as the others processed what he had just said. Abuchi’s eyes widened, but he didn’t speak. The shock from his previous admission was still fresh, but John’s sudden betrayal, no,

the first to recover, his expression darkening. “What are you doing?? How can you do this?” he demanded, his voice trembling with disbelief. “How can

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255