"This time, I won't just ruin your hands. I'll blind you too. Let's see if you still dare to compete with me."The words hit me like a thunderclap. I never imagined Lucy's malice could run this deep.I turned to run, but before I could take more than a step, Reese swung a wooden stick hard against my legs. Then again, across my back, without mercy."Run again, and I'll make sure you spend the rest of your life crippled."In a panic, I grabbed a handful of dirt from the floor and threw it at his face. While he flinched, I snatched the stick from him and struck back.Lucy, who had been hiding in the shadows, suddenly lunged forward, shielding Reese with her body.The next second, Carl burst through the door, brow furrowed, eyes fixed on Lucy's bruised arm."Lucy, are you okay? Your hand! Does it hurt?"…Lucy's arm was turning purple. Tears spilled down her cheeks. She looked fragile and pitiful."Carl," she choked out, "Reily had me kidnapped. If Reese hadn't gotten here in ti
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