"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.

and cautiously stepped forward, moving slowly and gently as

the lighter down first. It's too dangerous. If it accidentally ignites, with so many shops and homes around,

from shop

on. "Look, everyone's scared. We don't want to drag

at the corner by the streetlight? It's bright, quiet, and we can talk without anyone interrupting. You can share all

unsteady hand. Her heart pounded

this far. Please

worse. Think about it. If that flame ignites, this entire street could become a sea of fire. What about the innocent

destroyed in

Wilfred won't love you because of it. All you'll get is endless regret and a life spent behind bars.

she tried to anchor herself to the faint remnants of her

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