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Chapter 177: Hearts in the Crossfire

The gunshot reverberated through the clearing, and Evan’s instincts kicked in. He turned to Marga, whose eyes were wide with fear. “Stay low!” he commanded, pulling her behind a nearby tree just as the echoes of chaos unfolded around them.

“What’s happening?” Marga’s voice trembled, but Evan could see a spark of determination in her gaze.

“They’re not done yet,” he replied, scanning their surroundings. Killian and his men were regrouping, but the looming presence of law enforcement from the searchlight added a new layer of tension. Evan’s heart raced, fueled by both adrenaline and the need to protect Marga.

“I can’t let you face this alone,” she said, her voice steadying. “We’re in this together, remember?”

Evan turned to her, a mix of admiration and love flooding his chest. “You’re right. Together.” He took a deep breath, the warmth of her presence igniting a fire within him. “We need to fight back.”

They crouched low, stealing glances at the chaos unfolding just beyond the tree line
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