Chapter 164
Let’s see if we can climb out,” Winifred said, glancing around to check their surroundings
Amber shook her head. “It’s way too deep and slippery, and it’s still raining. There’s no way we’re getting out of here.”
Don’t bother trying. You’re not getting out of here–just wait here to die. Soon, you’ll hear a loud boom, and that’ll be Sienna dying before you.” With a laugh. Jocelyn’s voice echoed from above, dripping with malice.
Winifred clenched her fists, furious. She dragged Sienna into this too? Why? Why did she have to pull her in? God damn Jocelyn Turner!‘ she thought, her heart burning with anger.
“Sot Are you excited? Thrilledt I’m sending you three sisters to reunite in the underworld. Too bad Vivian slipped away and ran off abroad,” Jocelyn Launted, her voice full of mockery.
Before Jocelyn could finish her crazed rant, Amber screamed again. There was a loud bang–Winifred raised her gun and shot Jocelyn right in the head as she poked her head out
“You… you killed her!” Amber stammered. She couldn’t see what happened, but with Jocelyn’s voice suddenly gone, she knew for sure Jocelyn was dead.
Jocelyn had gambled everything, brazenly stealing money from the criminal underworld and hatching this insane plan. Even if she survived Winifred, there was no way she’d escape the mob’s blade. And anyway, Sienna never intended for her to walk away alive.
“If I didn’t kill her, what–wait around for her to kill you instead?” Winifred retorted.
Winifred’s words left Amber completely at a loss. She ducked her head, anxiety gnawing at her. She wouldn’t actually kill me, too right? she fretted, her heart thumping wildly.
Winifred could see right through her ‘Seriously? Does she just have to show her mind on her facet What an idiot, she thought.
“What are you sneaking glances for! I have zero interest in moroni. Killing you would just stain my gun. Stay away from me,” Winifred snapped.
“Hey!” Amber fumed, stomping her foot in anger–only then did she notice the water in the pit was rising fat Panic flickered across her face. Is this really how I’m going to die? she thought, her heart pounding
“Get on my shoulders and see if you can reach the edge, Winifred said.
Amber glanced up at the distance and shook her head. “No way. It’s too far. I already measured —even if we stack up, we still can’t reach.”
Winifred snapped. Just get on my shoulders. Hurry up
Amber grudgingly stepped onto Winifred’s shoulders, letting her support her weight. “I told you it wouldn’t work, but you wouldn’t listen, Look, there’s still a huge gap up there! How are we supposed to get our
Winifred handed her a small knife. “Dig our the dirt and make yourself some steps to climb on
Amber hesitated. “But…
“No buts. If you want to live, just do as I say. Once you’re out, pull me up too,” Winifred said.
Winifred shouted over the pouring rain. If this kept up, neither of them would make it out alive. They lead to find a way to escape before the pit filled up with water.
Ardeer finally nodded. “Alright,”
Amber had only just started digging when she suddenly felt Winifred wobble beneath her–her footing almost gave out as Winifred staggered. “Aur you okay?” Amber asked, a hint of worry in her voice.
nifred gritted her teeth Tin fine. This can’t kill me?
of her legs had gotten caught.
ip, but luckily, she was quick enough to keep it from snapping her bone.
Til stay down here, and you dig” Amber suggested
Hur before she could even Brash. Winifred cui hier off “Not You’re way too scrawny to hold me up!
Arber bristled, crouched down, and slid along the pit wall. “Who are you ralling scrawny? Come on, get on my shoulders.”
“Amber, quit ulking crazy! We don’t have time for this–the rain’s coming down even harder, Winifred snapped, urgency in her voice.
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MANLL HAVE THe strength, so I’ll stay down here.”
Winifred had nothing to say to that she had to admit, Amber was right.
“Just hold steady, I’m going up, Winifred said.
Amber nodded. ‘Go ahead, step on me. I didn’t finish a whole big pizza for lunch for nothing”
Winifred snorted. “For someone so tiny, you sure can pack it away”
“Oh, will you shut up already! You’re the one who can pack it away!” Amber shot back
Winifred was speechless. “Is that seriously all you know what to say in a fight?”
She thought helplessly, What an idiot.
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