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    He was trying to fool her again. She couldn’t bring herself to trust him anymore. “Why should I believe you?”


    “I know you hate me right now, but I swear—if Jeffrey doesn’t make it, I’ll give my life in exchange for his.”


    Brian’s voice was unwavering, every syble drenched in raw conviction.


    His eyes burned with an intensity so fierce, it left no room for doubt. Rachel hesitated, and Brian seized the moment. “Hold onto me. Don’t let go.” This time, her hand didn’t resist.


    “Now listen to me. Use everyst ounce of strength you have. I’ll pull you and Jeffrey up.”


    “Alright.”


    Terror coiled in her chest, but she had no choice—this time, she had to trust him. Because as long as there was even the faintest chance, she had to fight for Jeffrey’s life.


    “Are you ready?”


    “I’m ready,” Rachel said with a small nod.


    “Good.” Brian nodded back.


    Nearby, Ronald could no longer stay silent. He shifted anxiously, worry etched across his face. “If you do this, you’ll—”


    Brian snapped his head toward him, eyes sharp as a de. One look was all it took to shut him up.


    Ronald had no choice but to mp his mouth shut.


    “I’m pulling you up now. Follow my lead. One, two, three.”


    As thest number left his lips, Brian threw every ounce of strength into the pull.


    Rachel clung to Jeffrey with everything she had.


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    They were so close—just inches from safety. Then, suddenly, Rachel’s fingers gave out,pletely drained of strength.


    In the next instant, all she could do was watch as Jeffrey slipped through her grasp.


    Her eyes widened in sheer horror, her breath caught in her throat. Not even a scream escaped her lips.


    Tears spilled down her face, empty and meaningless.


    Thest shred of will she had left shattered, and she thrashed against Brian’s grip.


    “Rachel, trust me. Jeffrey will be fine. I swear, I’ll bring him back alive.”


    Brian’s voice was firm, steady—desperate to anchor her—but he never stopped pulling her up.


    But Rachel no longer cared.


    She whipped her head toward him, her eyes burning with fury.


    Her voice cracked as she screamed, “I trusted you too much! Let go! Don’t force me!”


    Her re seared into him, her hatred palpable.


    But even then, Brian’s grip never loosened.


    Rachel’s gaze hardened.


    Lowering her head, she sank her teeth into his hand hard.


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