But Edmund’s response was a mockingugh.


    “Sorry to disappoint you.


    We’ve already found Flossie.


    Besides her, what else do you have to threaten me with?”


    Benny’s face drained of color, fear gripping him as his body weakened from blood loss and despair.


    “No! That’s impossible!” he shouted desperately.


    “How could you find her?”


    Edmund scoffed.


    “Believe what you want.


    We’ve rescued her, but I can still send you the helicopter…”


    At that moment, the sound of helicopter des slicing through the air drowned out Edmund’s voice.


    Benny looked up, seeing a helicopter approaching.


    Before he could react, the snipers on board opened fire, the relentless barrage echoing through the


    mountains, startling flocks of birds into frenzied flight, their cries piercing the night.


    A kilometer away, Flossie, on the verge of departure, noticed something amiss.


    She turned, gazing back toward the Seamarsh Cliff.


    As Flossie arrived at the scene, heavy rain began to pour down.


    She was surrounded by men in ck.


    A wave of emotions crashed over her, leaving her torn between sadness and a strange numbness.


    Holding an umbre, Colin gently ced a hand on her shoulder, offering sce.


    “Let’s head back.


    There’s nothing worth seeing here.


    ”


    Flossie didn’t respond, nor did she move.


    Lost in her thoughts, she stood rooted to the spot as if immobilized.


    When Matthew emerged, Neville rushed to his side, eager to inquire about the situation, but his attention was immediately drawn to the wound on Matthew’s arm.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    His expression darkened, and he muttered, “Damn it! How did Benny manage to hurt you again?”


    Matthew shook his head reassuringly and said, “I’ll be fine.


    ”


    “How’s that bastard doing?” Neville inquired in a hushed tone.


    Matthew didn’t answer him, his gaze fixed on Flossie, who stood nearby.


    “If you want to see him onest time, there’s still time,” he finally said, his tone somber.


    Neville arched an eyebrow, surprised by what Matthew was hinting at.


    But considering themotion he had just witnessed, he harbored doubts about Benny’s survival.


    Opting not toment, he focused on escorting Matthew to the hospital.


    Meanwhile, Flossie, her mind in turmoil, staggered forward in a daze.