"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.

breath and cautiously stepped forward, moving slowly and gently as

down first. It's too dangerous. If it accidentally ignites, with so many shops and homes around, the consequences would be unimaginable. Let's

girl hesitated, her gaze darting around. She noticed the frightened faces of people peeking out from shop windows and the terrified children hiding behind their parents. A flicker of uncertainty crossed

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

It's bright, quiet, and we

the lighter, which trembled slightly in the girl's unsteady hand. Her heart pounded in

come this far. Please

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

be destroyed

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

tried to anchor herself

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