Abelone’s words plunged ine into a state of icy despair.


    She hesitated to disturb Abelone, uncertain if her request was too demanding. All she knew was that Abelone, who had been her protector at Bedford Hill Correctional Institution, seemed to have abandoned her own concerns.


    Feeling uneasy, ine sat alone on her bed, observing as Abelone and the other two hurriedly packed their belongings, panic etched on their faces.


    After a night filled with anxiety, the prison guard returned to the cell just after roll call.


    She addressed Abelone and the others, saying, “Have you three packed everything? Yourwyers are here. It’s time toplete the formalities for your release.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Abelone nodded and replied, “We’ve got everything ready. We can leave now.”


    “Alright,” the guard responded. “Follow me.”<fn55e4> Readplete version only at find?novel</fn55e4>


    As they prepared to leave, ine called out urgently, “Is there any news about me? When will I be getting out?”


    The female guard looked at her in surprise and said, “Sister ine, aren’t you supposed to wait a few more days for your release?”


    ine quickly interjected, “I contacted my son-inw and asked him to arrange for my release today. Haven’t you received any updates?”


    The guard shook her head, “I haven’t heard anything yet. Today, only Abelone and the other two havepleted their release procedures. There hasn’t been any information about the rest of you.”


    ine’s heart raced with anxiety as she pleaded, “Please tell the warden that my case has been overturned, and the person who framed me has been caught. Can’t you expedite my release?”


    “I wish I could help, Sister ine,” the guard replied awkwardly. “But it’s not our decision. The police or the court ultimately determine your release. Why don’t you call your son-inw after dinner?”


    Feeling uneasy, ine nodded, resolved to call Charlie as soon as she got the chance. She needed to ensure her safety and hoped he could arrange for her to be ced in solitary confinement to avoid any potential harm.


    Afterward, the guards escorted Abelone and the others away, while the rest began lining up for a meal.


    Just as Abelone’s group left, Chloe, who had been a thorn in ine’s side recently, approached with a sneer. “ine, your time is up!”


    ine, panic rising within her, retorted, “Don’t get too cocky! My son-inw is very powerful!”


    Chloeughed mockingly, “So what? Can hee in here to protect you? If not, I’ll be the one to take you down!”


    With a sinister grin, she added, “Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to repay you for everything you’ve done to me, tenfold! I’d rather spend my life in here than let you out!”


    Fear coursed through ine, leaving her legs weak.


    At that moment, former guard Jessica stepped forward, her eyes filled with venom. “ine, your son-inw is the reason I lost my job and ended up in here. You tormented me for days, and now that I’m back, I’m going to break your legs and make you clean the floor with your mouth!”


    Chloe looked at Jessica and smirked, “You can only break one of her legs.”


    Jessica asked, confused, “Why can’t I break both?”


    Chloe replied with a sneer, “Because you’ll need to leave one leg for me!”


    Jessica chuckled, “I’d love to save one for you, but I’m worried that by lunchtime, someone else will get to her first!”


    Chloe turned her gaze back to ine and said with a chilling smile, “You might not even make it back to your cell. Those you’ve bullied in other cells are probably waiting to get their revenge!”


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