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Chapter 18: When the Gun Goes Silent

Auteur: C.bright
last update Date de publication: 2026-01-17 05:00:35

“MAXWELL!”

Amelia’s scream ripped out of her as the gunshot echoed, sharp and final. The world seemed to pause for a fraction of a second before chaos surged back in.

Maxwell staggered.

Not fell.

Staggered.

His body twisted slightly, momentum carrying him forward before he caught himself against the side of the car. Amelia’s heart slammed violently as she scrambled up from the backseat, ignoring the shouted orders and gunfire erupting around them.

“Maxwell!” she cried again.

He turned his head
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