Part 193

With that, Edward turned and walked away, disappearing into the shadows of the room. Brenda stood there, her heart torn between wanting to follow him and respecting his decision.

Alma's voice drew her back to the present, and Brenda forced herself to focus on the discussions at hand. Brenda knew she needed to heed Edward's warning about Alma, even if it left her feeling uneasy. She resolved to be cautious without being overtly suspicious, as they needed every able person to navigate the dangerous situation they were in.

Finally, the group reached the weapons storage room, and Alma instructed the guards to secure the area while they assessed their resources. Brenda watched as Alma examined the weapons and supplies available.

Amidst the tension, Brenda's thoughts kept drifting to Edward. She wished she could be with him, but she understood his desire to find Adele. She just hoped that his instincts were right and that he would return safely.

As they waited, Brenda felt a growing sense o
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