Chapter 172 Nothing But Hope

• I bit my tongue, wanting to scream Scarlett’s name despite likely not receiving a response. Blood stained her clothes, and I couldn’t tell from where I stood whether she was even breathing.
• Stella was there too, her face twisted in anguish as she sobbed uncontrollably. Timothy shouted for someone to call the authorities, his voice filled with panic.
• He then kneeled down beside Scarlett, assessing her injuries. I saw Scarlett’s delicate hand fly up and squeeze his arm as he consoled her.