Chapter 76 What was there left to hold on to now? But if something truly bad happened to her, would he feel sad and regretful when he found out? If he did feel sad, maybe the past year hadn't been entirely wasted.
As these thoughts swirled in her mind, the elevator doors opened, and she ran out, calling the police as she went.
The sound of hurried footsteps followed close behind.
Aveline's face turned pale with fear! She hadn't expected the man to catch up so quickly! "Hello? Someone is following me. I'm at..." she began urgently as soon as the call connected.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut the next second, her hair was yanked back! "Ah!" she screamed as her phone was snatched from her hand and smashed onto the concrete floor, shattering instantly.
"You dare to run from me?" The raspy voice was identical to the one she'd heard on the phone earlier! A chilling fear enveloped her, and she struggled even harder.
"Who are you? Why are you following me?" she shouted.
She couldn't think of anyone she had wronged. Who was this person? "You little wench, you don't remember me? If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be in this miserable state!! The man's harsh, hate-filled voice grated on her ears as he dragged her by her hair towards the dark woods. Aveline struggled fiercely, scratching deep marks on his arm with her fingernails.
But the man seemed oblivious to the pain, holding her tightly. without letting go.
"I don't know you! Who are you? I have money, I can give you money, just letgo..." She was terrified to the point of incoherence.
The man remained silent, his heavy breathing filling the air above. her. Trees loomed ahead as he continued to drag her forward.. She was being dragged into the woods! Aveline screamed, trying to call for help. But her mouth was quickly covered, and she could only make muffled, helpless sounds. Despair filled every cell of her body.
Who was this? Why were they after her? She hadn't wronged anyone! Terrified, Aveline struggled continuously. Suddenly, she remembered Lucas saying that it was dangerous around him. Was this person targeting Lucas? A wave of bitter sorrow washed over her.
Because of him, she was in danger, while he was with another. woman, ignoring her calls.
Did she hate him? At this moment, all she wanted was to survive! In the face of life and death, love and hate didn't matter.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAveline bit down hard on the man's hand. He flinched in pain but +15 BONUS didn't let go.
The woods next to the apartment complex were dense, and at this hour, the streets were deserted.
What could she do? Was she really going to die here? She didn't want to die! "Bang" Suddenly, a figure rushed in and punched the man in the head.
The man grunted and stumbled a few steps after being hit instinctively letting go of Aveline's hair. Aveline fell hard to the ground, her scalp burning with pain!
The person who had rushed in kicked the man again, sending him om sprawling on the ground, unable to get up.
Aveline's heart raced as she struggled to stand, but her legs were too weak, and she collapsed again. "Are you okay?" A familiar voice rang out. Aveline felt someone grab her arm and pull her up.
She looked up, and the light in her eyes immediately dimmed.
It was tim X