Chapter 17: Trigger Warning

Jane

"Is this right, Carlo?" I asked anxiously. Carlo and I were sitting side by side on the bus we boarded. We had been traveling for a while, and I had no idea where we were.

"Don't worry, Jane. We'll get far away from him," he reassured me.

I sighed. "I hope so. I've been anxious for a while now," I said, looking around. There was nothing unusual about the other passengers. But I felt like someone was watching us.

"I won't let you down, Jane. I'll take care of you."

I nodded slowly, tears welling up in my eyes as I gazed out the window. I didn't know why my life had suddenly turned out like this. Maybe it was my fault after all. If I hadn't interfered, this wouldn't be happening. But what about James? He died without receiving justice. I just wanted to help, but it came at the cost of my freedom.

I held onto my necklace tightly. No matter what happens, I will never let Rodrigo Navarro know where the gold is. I would rather die than let hi