With that, he released Nellie and stood up. “I’m going into the mountains.“

He did not know what Fiona was planning to do by taking Nigel hostage, but since it had already happened, he had no choice but to counter.

Joshua turned around and glanced at Nellie with an expression of determination. “Don’t worry. no matter what happens, I ’11 bring Nigel back with me.“

As soon as he said this, Joshua strode out of the basement.

“Joshua! “ Luna’s voice rang out from behind him as soon as he exited the room.

Joshua turned around.

Luna was still standing within the room. She reached out her arm toward him and said, “Pull me out of here. I’m going with you.“

Joshua glanced at Luna, taking in her thin frame. A few days ago, she was so weak that she could not even walk by herself, but at this moment, she was willing to go into the mountains with him amid a thunderstorm.

Joshua remained silent for a moment but did not reach out to grab her hand. “I can go by myself.“

he did not want her to

eyes and fixated her frosty

expression flashed briefly

the reason he wanted to go into

she trust him that

head and

look in her eyes was crystal clear and determined, as though

Luna’s gaze was unfaltering. “If you don’t want to pull me up, nor take me along with you, Mr. Lynch, then

she gripped the railing on the basement wall with both her

not help but notice her left hand—the one with the broken little finger—start

sweat collected at Luna’s

was clear she was in tremendous pain, but she still clutched the railing tightly in an attempt

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