After speaking, Scarlett turned to leave.

Nina grabbed her hand. "What about you?"

Scarlett replied, "I can protect myself. I need to help them!" She gave Nina a reassuring look.

Nina hid in a small corner, a door shielding her in the darkness. Fear crept in, but she had to protect herself and her child, no matter the terror she felt.

She hugged herself tightly, closed her eyes, and tried to endure. However, the gunfire outside kept her on edge, breaking out in a cold sweat.

With her eyes shut, a memory suddenly flooded her mind.

A thin girl with yellow hair, dressed in tattered clothes, smiled. Her face was dirty as she said, "Why don't you talk? There aren't many living people here. It's so boring if you stay silent." "Aren't you afraid?"

"Not anymore," the girl replied. "I've been here since I was little. I've seen too many dead people. I'm not scared anymore. I don't even know when it will be my turn."

won't die! You can't

girl smiled. "My parents abandoned me. My life should have ended

better than having no family. By the way, have you seen a boy who always soaks in strange potions? He's my

the girl. She was pressed into the mud, a bun

won't give it up!" The girl, bleeding from the mouth, crawled out of the crowd and handed the dirty buns to Nina. "Quick, eat it.

often fought with groups of boys for the scarce food. She was frequently injured but

are you so good to

have such nice skin. You must be someone's precious

I will

can't fight them, but

we can get

get out, I

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