With no other option, Aquila continued with Doretta, cautioning her, "Behave.

No funny business." Doretta huffed, "What funny business? If we're caught, I'm done too." Aquila said nothing, leading the way with Doretta slowing them down.

Seeing their pursuers closing in, Aquila whispered to Everett, " They're close.

If we keep her, we won't escape." Everett hesitated.

‘We getting caught now meant failure, but leaving Doretta...' Seeing his indecision, Doretta sat down, feigning defeat.

"Go on without me.

I can't run anymore." Knowing it was up to Everett, Doretta chose to surrender, hoping to buy time.

She wasn't actually exhausted; she was just stalling for their pursuers.

She had to keep up the act, though, to avoid suspicion and maintain her cover.

Everett frowned at Doretta.

on a little longer, or we're all going to die." "Just leave

down, let it be

Doretta, his expression

feared Aquila might attack her any moment, planning how

this way! " Someone suddenly appeared from the

you?" Aquila

here

person led Everett into the bushes, with Aquila and

behind the bushes surprised them; the thickets hid a secret

approaching, they had no choice but to follow the mysterious

next day was sunny

Everett's escape, everyone was safe, and the

and reminded her to take some food to Ellar and Patricia, highlighting the ingredients’ health

“Thanks, Mom," Nicole replied.

come home?" Lana

Nicole patted Lana's head.

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