Chapter 491
The Jenkins family was in turmoil. Lydia received a call from the kidnapper and immediately contacted her sons before they rushed to the scene. Steeve happened to be with Icon at the time, and upon hearing the news, he joined them without hesitation.
When they arrived, they found Sienna and Phoebe tied up, sitting side by side on a long bench. The kidnapper stood nearby, holding a gun pointed
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tydia and her sons spent a considerable amount of time negotiating with the kidnapper. Eventually, the kidnapper forced them to make a choice.
With tears in her eyes, Sienna bit her lip and said.“Mom, plearchoine Phoebe. Even though she knows some fighting stuff and is stronger than me, this man has a gun, and it’s too dangerous. Thorbe is your biological daughter. I’m really grateful to have been raised by you. I’m willing to make this sacrifer.”
Her words struck a chord with Lycha aish the Jenkins brothers, Since Phoebe knows some fighting stuff, if she was taken, the would probably be fine. Bait what about Siennal She was too weak to defend herself.
They reassured themselves that the kidnapper was only alter money. They had already paid the ransom and hadn’t involved the police, so there was to trason for him to hurt Phoebe
Phoebe, hearing Sienna’s words and observing the expressions of her so–called family, could already guess their decision. She remained silent and there was no point in speaking up
If she asked them to choose her, they would accuse her of being selfish; if she pretended to be selfless and suggested they choose Sienna, they would take her at her word and pick Sienna anyway,
Once they really chose Sienna, and she wanted to sever ties
to sever ties with t
them, they s would definitely say, “Didn’t you ask us to choose Sienna
She didn’t want to be the kind of person she despised and just calmly waited for the result.
Anyway. Phoebe had already prepared herself for this moment. From the start of the kidnapping, she had never expected her family to save her She had managed to pick up a pebble earlier and had been working to cut through the ropes to be her own savior.
Still, a small part of her held onto a sliver of hope. After everything I’ve done for the family since coming home, maybe you’ll choose me this time?”
But then she heard Lydia say, “We want Sienna. Let her பேசுட
The Jenkins brothers echoed. “Yes, let go of Sienna
The hope in Phoebe’s eyes vanished completely. Anyway, this just confirmed what she already knew. She had been planning to distance herself from them anyway: Once she got out of this alive, she would cut ties with them for good.
The kidnapper turned to Reece and asked, “What about you?”
Phoebe looked at Brece, her chuldhood friend and longtime boyfriend. Despite the recent distance between them–after the incident with the variery show, she had been avoiding his calls and focusing on her work in a remote area—she still trusted him. Surely you wouldn’t side with Senna, would you?
In Reece’s heart, Phoebe was far more important than Sienna. But on his way to the scene, he received a call from his
is mother, who had made it clear that he must ensure Sienna’s safety at all costs.
Ophelia had never been fond of Phoebe, and it Reece close her over Sienna, it would only worsen their relationship.
Reece reasoned that Phoebe was stronger and more capable of defending herself and that Sienna, on the other hand, was fragile and vulnerable.
Anyway, he had brought several excellent bodyguards with him, waiting outside. Once the kidnapper took Phoebe away, they would rescue her.
When Reece noticed Phoebe looking at him with a glimmer of trust, he teha pang of guilt. I explain everything to you later. With difficulty, he saidd, Talso choose Stennia. Let her go first”
Phoebe stared at han in dubelief. She had expected that the Jenkins family would favor Sienna. Although she was sad, she could accept it. But Reece, her childhood sweetheart, the man she had loved for years also made the same choice. How could he choose another woman over her?
Transwelled up in her eyes. “Why?” abe asked, her voice trembling:
He had already interfered during the variety show and even took such good care of Sienna. ‘So you really have a special relationship with her?
Of course, since he had chosen Sierna, whatever the reason, it was over between thrin. Nu nutter how deep she had been in love with this man, it
would only be her past from LOW DAN.
Reece felt wave of panic. Il explain” He believed that the world understand and forgive him.
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But Phoebe shook her head, her expression hardening. “No need. We’re done.”
The kidnapper grabbed sienna by the arm and dragged her forward, showing her toward Lydia and her sons. “I keep my word,” he said coldly. Since you chose her. III let her go“
Sienna was quickly embraced by the Jenkins family, while Phoebe stood up, her expression calm but alert.
But the kidnapper suddenly turned, his voice filled with bitterness, “Tim not running. I’m lying anyway, I just couldn’t stand the sight of you rich people living so well.
“My child died because I couldn’t afford treatment. Why should your daughter live such a pampered life with no worries? Since you’ve abandoned ber. I’ll take my apeet out on her..
Phoebe’s heart sank. She had managed to cut through the rupeshinding her, ready to longe the kidnapper and disarm him, but before the coubel mone, he raised his gun and fired. The shot hit her in a vitit arra.
Av. Phoebe felt her life slipping away, she remembered her master’s words that she would face a life–threatening calamity. If the couldn’t get over it, that would be the end
She slowly collapsed to the ground, a bittersweet smile on her lips. She regretted not being able to find the person who had harmed Percival and avenge him. She also wished she could have seen Brenila one last time.
But there was also a sense of relief. She would no longer have to face this family that had never truly valued her
In her final moments, she turned her gaze toward them, her eyes cold and filled with sorrow. With the last hit of
of her breath, she whispered, “You chose to let me die. I’ll remember it. Maybe it’s for the best. I’ve given my life back to you. From now on, I owe you nothing. We’re done.”
As for Reece, he had hurt her so badly. She didn’t want to waste her final breath on him. The words “We’re done” were enough. Then the closed her rves her life fading away.
Lydia, the Jenkins brothers, and Reece were stunned. Everything had happened so quickly, from the kidnapper’s words to the gunshot, that they were frozen in shock. By the time they processed what had happened, Phoebe was already on the ground lifelessly.
The kidnapper, knowing he had no escape, turned the gun on lumself and took his own life.
The Jenkam family and Reece were overcome with horror, “No! Phoebet they screamed in unison.
Bence was the brut to react. He rushed to her side, his face pale with panic. “Phoebe, I’ll get you to the hospital. Just hold on, please!” He scooped her up in his arms and ran toward the exit, the Jenkins family following close behind.
When they reached the car, Reece fumbled with the door, his hands trembling. Waiting for an ambulance would take too long, driving to the nearest hospital was their only hope. But carrying Phoebe made it difficult to open the door.
At Com moment, Leon said. ‘I’ll drive.”
Jamar opened the back door, allowing Bree to climb in with Phoebe in has arms before squeezing in them. Then Leon sped off, pushing the
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kerur held Phoebe tightly, feeling her body grow colder every second. His heart raced with fear. “Phoebe, don’t close your eyes. Look at me, please” he begged, his woace breaking: “Don’t scare me. Open your eyes” He couldn’t bring himself to check her breathing. He was too afraid of what he
Jamar was also flustered and leaned over her “Phoebe, come on, open your eyes. We’re taking you to the hospital. You’re going to be okay. He also dared not to theek his timer’s breathing for fear of an undesired outcome
Leon, gripping the steering wheel forced liarself stay focused despite the fear coursing through him. He drove as fast as he could, and within iminutes, they arrived at the nearest hospital
rece hurt through the emergency room doors, shouting. “Help! Sommeliorly, please save hert
Doctors and nurses rushed over, instructing Recce to place lobe on a guarry. The lead aloctor quickly placed his finger under Phoebe’s nose, his expression growing grim. “She’s not breathing” He then used an instrument to examine her heart. “Nodianbeat either“.
, las voice heavy with fret. Tan sorry She’s gone
Breve staredat lain in clasbelief. “No, that’s impouble! She’s not deal. She’s just unconscious! Doctor, hurry up and push her for surgery. She’s not
Jamar echoed his desperation. “Sibir can’t dral Please, do something?”
The doctor understood then shok I griet. To be thorough, he ordered the nurses to take Plasebe into the operating room. They performed CPR and used evely available machine
By the time Lydia and the rest of the family armed at the fospital, the doc for walker cent of tlar operating room, shaking his head. T’m sorry,” he
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said gently. “We did everything we could. She was shot in a vital area. She was likely gone before she even arrived here. Please accept my condolences
The words hit them like a bolt of thunder.
“No, this can’t be real” Reece whispered, his voice trembling. “She’s so strong. She can’t be gone”
“She was shot in the vitals. The doctor’s expression left no room for doubt. Phoebe was gone.
