Chapter 2611

Time ticked by, dragging into the wee hours of the morning.

The trio huddled together, ostensibly catching some sleep, but in reality, Balfour and Elton lay with their ears pricked up, attuned to every little sound outside.

Of the three, only Victoria had succumbed to sleep.

The adrenaline rush from the day’s harrowing events had given way to exhaustion, and she’d drifted off despite herself,

Elton watched over Victoria, her brow furrowed even in slumber, with a pang of

tenderness.

After all, this was the only shot they had.

It was only when the guards’ snores filled the room that he dared open his eyes and met Balfour’s gaze, equally alert.

“Wait a bit longer.”

silently to him.

yet in a

feigning sleep once more.

tightness in his chest and stiffness throughout his body from the awkward

struggled to breathe, finding a bit of comfort only

“Click-”

clock struck one, and they carefully began to

Surprisingly, B

He’d been working at it subtly since they were captured that

was to slide down his blindfold, hold his breath, and listen intently for any

quiet, he quickly set to work on

draw their attention. Keep an eye

“Kid, I’m the adult here. It’s my job to take the risk. You take my daughter and get out.

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