Chapter 190

• Inside, Lily was still struggling desperately to free herself from the attacker’s grip. Pain flared sharply across her arm where the knife had grazed her elbow, making her gasp.
• Suddenly, Ethan’s shouted voice reached her ears. The sound gave her a flicker of hope. Moments later, Ethan burst into the room, his face set with determination. He saw the attacker and immediately lunged forward, punching the man hard and striking him repeatedly to separate him from Lily.
• Lily froze, overwhelmed by fear and shock, unable to move as Ethan fought the man. But despite the assault, the attacker managed to wrench himself free, slipping past Ethan and sprinting toward the back door.