"Of course, it's true!"

Karina's gaze was sincere, her voice steady despite her racing heartbeat.

"I don't want to see anyone get hurt, especially you. Let's talk this out calmly. I'll do whatever it takes to fix this."

The girl fixed her eyes on Karina, searching for any hint of deceit on her face.

After a tense moment, she bit her lip and finally said, "Fine, then tell me. How are we going to talk? But if you try any tricks, I'll light this fire immediately."

She waved the lighter in her hand, the small flame flickering as a silent threat.

Wilfred's anxiety grew, and he was about to step in when Karina subtly signaled him to hold back.

a deep breath and cautiously stepped forward, moving slowly and gently as if approaching a frightened

with so many shops and homes around,

faces of people peeking out from shop windows and the terrified children hiding behind their parents.

hesitation and pressed on. "Look, everyone's scared. We don't want to drag innocent people

quiet, and we can talk without anyone interrupting. You can share all your grievances and

girl's unsteady hand. Her heart pounded in her chest, but she maintained a calm demeanor, her voice as gentle as

this far.

Think about it. If that flame ignites, this entire street could become a sea of fire. What about the innocent people here? The shopkeepers, the families-they

could be destroyed in an

even if you hurt me, Wilfred won't love you because of it. All you'll get is endless regret and a life

lip hard, drawing blood as she tried to

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