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.”

mouthed silently to

guards weren’t yet in a deep sleep. The best time to

feigning sleep once

a tightness in his chest and stiffness throughout his body from the awkward position, but

bit of comfort only

“Click-”

clock struck one, and they carefully began to untie their bindings.

Surprisingly, B

the hemp rope binding his hands. He’d been working at it

were freed, the first thing he did was to slide down his

set to work

time, so listen. I’ll lift the iron wires at the back, and you take Victoria and run! I’ll draw their attention. Keep an eye out behind you. If you run out of

adult here. It’s my job to take the risk. You take my daughter and get

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