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CHAPTER 42

The sirens grew louder, and Jake's eyes flicked towards the sound, his grip on the gun wavering. Mira's heart pounded in her chest as she saw her chance. She slowly stood up, her hands raised in a calming gesture. "Jake, it's over. The police are here. You don't have to do this."

Jake's gaze locked onto hers, his eyes filled with a mix of fear and desperation. "You don't understand," he repeated, his voice cracking.

Ethan took a step forward, his eyes fixed on Jake. "Jake, listen to Mira. The police are here. You can put the gun down and talk to them."

Sofia's sobs grew louder, her body shaking as she knelt on the floor. Max stood frozen, his eyes fixed on Jake's gun.

The sirens stopped outside, and the sound of police officers shouting orders echoed through the arcade. Jake's head jerked towards the sound, his grip on the gun tightening.

Mira took another step forward, her voice steady. "Jake, it's over. Please put the gun down."

Jake's eyes locked onto hers, and for a mo
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