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.

of the punch echoed through the room like a thunderclap, shocking everyone into

hell but

danger just

heavy, chest rising and falling with every word, his fists shaking

don’t even know what you’ve done! It wasn’t just your fiancée in danger! It was your little sister too. And now, you’ve

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 no one could

the silence. Stepping forward, he grabbed John by the shoulders and held him back. His grip was firm, yet the urgency in his

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

as he spoke, Ekene’s words seemed almost too weak to undo the damage already done. The tension in the room only grew heavier as John stood there, seething with anger,

escalate any further, Abuchi spoke up, his voice rough as he wiped the blood from the corner of his lips with the sleeve of his jacket. The motion was casual,

Abuchi said quietly. His voice was steady, but there was a deep sorrow behind the words. “You’re right, John.” He glanced at the others, the faces of Ruth, Karen, and Nnenna now crowding

your life,” he said, turning his

“And I never realized what a great sister you

air like a knife. The guilt in his voice was palpable, a

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 everything

will

air like a weight. A cold chill ran through the room as the others processed what he had just said. Abuchi’s eyes widened, but he didn’t speak. The shock

How can you do this?” he demanded, his voice trembling

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