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CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVEN: UNLUCKY

Penulis: Arnie Pearl
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-21 00:30:50

As Jaxon arrived at the burning building, he saw the fire department pulling up alongside him. The firefighters jumped out, rushing to stop him from entering the house.

"Hey, you can't go in there!" one of them shouted. "It's too dangerous!"

Jaxon pushed past them, his face set in determination. "Someone I care about is inside! I have to reach her!"

The firefighter grabbed his arm, holding him back. "That's why we're here, to help her. Let us handle it."

Jaxon yanked his arm free, his eyes blazing. "No way! I have to try! I can't lose her again!"

The firefighter hesitated, then nodded. "Okay, okay. One of us will go in with you. But you have to stay close and follow our instructions."

Jaxon nodded, his heart racing. The firefighter handed him a thick wet blanket, and Jaxon wrapped it around himself before charging into the burning building.

"Roxanne? Princess?" he called out, his voice hoarse from the smoke.

The firefighter followed close behind, searching the smoke-filled room. "Oh G
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    Jaxon and Mrs. Anderson hastily entered his car, the tension thick as they sped off towards the hospital. Jaxon's face was set in a determined expression, his eyes fixed on the road ahead."No, no, no, not again," he muttered to himself, his voice laced with frustration and worry. "Can't they just leave her alone?"Mrs. Anderson glanced at him, her eyes filled with concern, but she said nothing. She knew Jaxon's past with Roxanne, the struggles they had faced, and she understood his distress. Her primary concern was Roxanne's well-being after the attack on her life.As they drove, Jaxon's hands gripped the steering wheel tightly, his knuckles white with tension. Mrs. Anderson placed a gentle hand on his arm, a silent offer of support."Jaxon, we'll get there soon," she said softly.Jaxon nodded, his jaw clenched. "I know. I just...I can't lose her again."Mrs. Anderson's expression softened. "We won't let that happen. We'll get to her, and she'll be okay."The silence that followed w

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