A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1417

Evan’s words hung in the air, a mix of reason and temptation that even Sheldon’s men, clad in black, couldn’t ignore.

“Mr. Pine,” they began, their loyalty wavering, “we’re sent out here like lambs to the slaughter, and for what? They didn’t even give us enough backup.”

“Yeah, why should we keep risking our necks for them?”

Once one spoke up, the rest followed suit, a chorus of dissent.

Sheldon looked down at the gun in his hand, his furrowed brow a clear sign of his internal struggle.

“Uncle,” Robin stepped forward, unable to fully accept Bernard as his cousin, but recognizing the gravity of the situation. “I know you’re

loyal to Area Opaca, but this is a no-win for you. Just watch from the sidelines this time.”

“As for the Pine family’s beef with the Sirens, let’s settle that score later. Don’t let your brothers die for nothing.”

Sheldon’s hesitant gaze flicked to Robin, then to Bernard, who hadn’t yet spoken.

“What do you think?”

Bernard’s voice was deep and commanding, resonating through the crackling fires of the forest.

to fight, I’m with you to the end, but…”

swept over Sheldon and fixed on the uncertain

won’t spare a single one of

the air, leaving

and reminding, called out to him once

nature was evident; he would

He slowly lowered his gun and, with a

watched Sheldon’s retreat, his

be much of a threat, especially with

Sheldon’s nephew, and that bond had turned

outmaneuvered, Yates bristled with anger.

heading towards District

Area Opaca’s been shut down; stay calm.”

In the blink of an eye, the ground beneath Area Opaca

panic spread among the operators.

breaking through. We need to get out!”

Yates, the founder of

take Peterson and use the

was protecting them, but it didn’t feel right to leave the

all get