As soon as they stepped out of the clinic, the girl exhaled deeply, as though shedding a heavy burden. Yet her expression remained unsettled, shifting between hesitation and determination.
She turned to Karina, forcing a faint smile that looked strained and unnatural. “Karina, can you wait here for a moment? I’m going to the convenience store nearby to grab something. I’ll be right back.”
Karina, though slightly puzzled, nodded. “Alright, but don’t take too long. I’ll wait for you here.”
The girl nodded and jogged toward the store in the distance.
Minutes ticked by, but she didn’t return. Karina stood by the roadside, craning her neck to look around, her worry growing with every passing moment.
Suddenly, a figure darted out from a nearby alley and charged straight toward her. Before Karina could react, a bucket of liquid was dumped over her, drenching her completely.
The acrid smell hit her immediately, and her mind buzzed with alarm. Her heart dropped as she realized what it was.
Gasoline.
Turning her head in shock, she froze upon seeing the girl holding the empty bucket.
The girl’s face was a twisted mask of rage and despair, her wide eyes blazing with a maniacal gleam. Gone was the delicate, pitiful expression she had worn before. In its place was a hollow, hate-filled gaze, consumed by jealousy and bitterness.
She gripped the empty bucket tightly, her breathing ragged, her chest heaving with each breath. Then, in a shrill, hysterical voice, she burst into a fit of laughter.
“I don’t care anymore!” she screamed. “I have nothing left to lose. If I can’t have his heart, then at least I can make sure you two don’t get to be happy together!”
In that heart-stopping moment, Karina’s eyes darted to the side. She spotted a water truck parked nearby. The driver had stepped out for a break, leaving the window slightly open and the keys still in the ignition.
An idea flashed through her mind, bold and desperate.
Keeping her composure, Karina raised her voice, addressing the girl. “Don’t do this. Let’s talk it through. I’ll leave Wilfred if that’s what it takes. Just calm down.”
The girl’s movements faltered, doubt flickering across her face. “Do you really mean that?” she asked, her tone suspicious and hesitant.
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