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    Tina’s heart was thundering inside her chest.


    Why was ine in a ce like this? Wasn’t he supposed to be with Noah?


    Unless…


    A chilling thought struck her like a bolt of lightning. No. It couldn’t be.


    Tina shook her head and forced the idea out of her mind.


    She picked up her pace, her jaw clenching with renewed determination. The others followed behind her, all on high alert as they surveyed the surroundings with each step they took. They knew all too well how dangerous this area was. The smell of mold and rot grew worse as they inched forward, and before long, they were struggling to breathe properly.


    Even so, no one let their guard down. Their vignt eyes scanned every alcove, every crevice, their ears trained to pick up the faintest sound.


    Then, a whisper— “There!”


    One of the men pointed to a corner up ahead.


    A faint light was flickering a few feet away, and with it came low, muffled voices. Tina raised her hand and flicked it forward, signaling the team to proceed with as much stealth as possible.


    Her palms were slick with sweat at that point, and her heart was in her throat.


    Out of nowhere, a sharp call rang out from one of the guards in the group.


    “Tina, look ahead!”


    Tina’s gaze jerked up instinctively.


    Ahead, just by the mouth of the narrowne, an eerie cloud had materialized—thick and milky, like a canister had burst open, blinding everything beyond it.


    As they approached, faint screams gradually sharpened.


    “Help! Somebody help!”


    That voice—ine’s! He was trapped inside!


    A jolt of dread surged through Tina, and she started to rush forward.


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    “Wait!” A nearby guard grabbed her elbow. “We have no clue what’s going on in there. Charging in blindly could be suicide!”


    Tina froze, her breath uneven, thoughts racing.


    He had a point. Recklessness could cost lives.


    Her eyes darted around—then stopped on a red fire hydrant tucked beside a trash bin.


    That was it. A spark lit in her eyes, and she strode over.


    “Quick, help me with this!”


    The bodyguards hesitated for a second but, seeing her determined expression, quickly moved.


    Together, they wrestled the hydrant open. Tina seized the hose, twisted the release valve, and a jet of water roared out, slicing into the thick fog.


    The dense cloud began to shred under the force, thinning visibly.


    Just then, a faint voice echoed from deep within.


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