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rtion. The bridge she had hoped for finally came into view, standing resolute in the distance. Determina

downward at the river below, seemingly untouched by the chaos surroundin

our help. I know we've wronged you, and I don't expect your forgiveness. But right now, peo

ld and distant, his voice as measured as

The lives of countless innocents are at stake, Chase. This world is on the

Then, with a slight shift in his post

respond, Chase added, "I'm only doing this beca

wed him as they made their way toward the EVA organization, the

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he underground facility offering a stark contrast to the chaos above. Reunions were emoti

Kellie's father, asked, hi

e alone," Kayla explained, a faint smirk curling her lips.

d at his sides. "This is unbelievable! Get a

tuation is critical, and we cannot divert our resources. If you

d over. "Are you saying that you wouldn't send a single soldier a

ce silenced the room. "Enoug

was forcibly removed. The discussion shifted back to the more immediat

n the organization, raised a

"There's only one choice left: We de

orce of an explosion. The cost-innocent lives lost

eir moral objections clear. "The damage to human

. Those outside are irrelevant to our cause. Their lives, if

ecoiled, some in disbelief, others in horror. But it was Belinda who flinched the hardest,

ed as he lifted his phone and made

stood,

was imminent, and Kellie's fate hung in the balance. No one spoke. The haunting reality of the

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e EVA organization still great. The missile meant to destroy the

. "They've launched it," she murmured. "Their resolve is unwavering. And

yes fixed ahead. "We all make choices, K

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