Chapter 147

• “What’s it going to be, Hannah? Yes or no? Life or death?” Lily’s voice rang out coldly, cutting through the tense air.
• Rose remained frozen, trembling under the weight of her sister’s demand. Her silence only seemed to further fuel Lily’s impatience. “I don’t have all day, Hannah!” she snapped, her tone growing harsher. “Will you leave Lucas or not? Yes or no?”
• Finally, Rose broke her silence, her voice shaking but resolute. “No!” she shouted. “I won’t leave him. I’d rather die!”