Chapter 319

“Irene, where are you? Now I heard Faith’s voice come through She was here too?

Did they call me just now because they were already close here?

I couldn’t help but cough. The noise outside was getting louder, someone probably came to put out the fire

Bailey handed me a wet cloth. “Ms. Finch, cover your nose and mouth with this. Help is on the way. We’ll be fine!”

I nodded and looked at the Morses and saw their faces filled with panic. They just lost their son, and now this? If they got hurt, I would never forgive myself.

I felt awful. If I hadn’t come here, they wouldn’t be in this mess. Clearly, someone was out to get me and hurt the Morses as well.

“Crack!”

A sharp noise came from above. I looked up to see the old beams, already a bit worn, beginning to loosen with the spreading fire.

This was the closest I’d ever been to death, but I tried to stay calm. I could hear the fire truck sirens in the distance. If we could hold on a little longer, we might be saved.

But the Morses’ house was too old to withstand this for long. When the beams finally gave way. I heard Mia scream, and I leaped towards her without thinking.

Maybe it was guilt, but I was willing to do anything to protect Oscar’s parents.

I felt a heavy weight hit my back, followed by a searing pain. Then I felt water pouring down, putting out the fire on my back.

“Irene!” Neil’s voice rang out, sounding desperate. “Irene, answer me!”

much smoke, and my throat was in

seemed to be pinning me down, immobilizing

I managed to lift my head and found that Neil was looking at me, his eyes red. The moment

croaked,

that I was the Morses

to ask about the Morses and about

couldn’t speak. Then

been burnt on

up. I was in pain and realized what had

was in a hospital gown, lying on my side. Neil was asleep

hadn’t slept well; his brows were furrowed even

have been watching over me all

tried to move, but the pain in my back made me gasp. The slight sound woke Neil up.

they were still red and bloodshot, with dark circles

your back hurt?” Neil asked, his voice hoarse

Henry and the others?” I asked, looking at him

changed. You’re womed about them? You’re the one who’s most seriously

let out a sigh of relief. Then something occurred to

sent me” Neil answered helplessly “She found out you were here, gave Bonnie a piece of her mind, got the address from Hannah, and

so concerned about me. I felt

not around, Neil and I didn’t need to pretend to avoid

Like someone knew I was coming and set

Hannah and Neil, whom I trust, would know

frowned, seemingly

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