Chapter 149 : Alternative
Author: Bella Cruz
last update2025-02-11 23:33:37

An uncomfortable silence sat between Andrew and the young girl , as he drove through the empty streets.

Ever since she got in the car ,she hadn't said a word .

She sat curled in the passenger seat, arms wrapped tightly around herself, her body trembling despite the warmth of the car’s heater.

Andrew stole a glance at vulnerable state , his chest constricting with pity .

She looked so young and vulnerable .

Her lip was split, her cheek swollen, dark bruises blooming along her arms. Her bare feet were caked in dirt, her thin dress torn in places. She looked fragile and torn .

He exhaled sharply, focusing back on the road. He had no business getting involved. He had his own war to fight, his own revenge to see through. Yet, something in him refused to look away.

“They won’t stop,” she said suddenly, her voice barely above a whisper.

Andrew turned to her. “What?”

“They’ll keep looking for me,” she murmured. Her fingers dug into her arms, nails pressing against bruised skin. “T
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