Chapter 53

• With a faint smile, I opened my bloodshot eyes, and tried to reach for Avery’s hands, but I couldn’t. I was still tied to the pole with my hands spread apart.
• “A… Avery, you don’t have to worry about me. I won’t let myself die.” I smiled sadly and continued. “I… I can never forget to survive. A lot has to be achieved, and no… no one will set me back.” I spoke weakly. To hear me clearly, you would have to listen properly.
• Tears sting Avery’s eyes as she knelt in front of Imelda, who stared at me with absolute disdain. “Please, mistress, just let her go.”