No, you will be okay.
â
Barlowâs lips curled into a faint smile.
âDeath is inevitable.
We will all meet our end someday.
I just wish the last person I hold in my arms is Karina.
I really want to hold her again.
â
His playful tone carried a hint of regret, bringing tears to Rosalynnâs eyes.
âBarlow, donât say that.
You will be fine.
When we get out of here, you can hug Karina as much as you want.
â
Barlow sighed, the taste of blood in his throat.
He struggled to swallow it down and said weakly, âI wonder how that silly girl is doing.
Kennedi wouldnât harm her since I came to rescue you, right?â
âKennedi kidnapped both Karina and me at the same time?â Rosalynn was a little surprised.
However, she tried to suppress her uneasiness.
âYes,â Barlow answered, a wry smile on his face.
âShe saw me heading to South Bay Village to find Karina.
She guessed I loved her, so she abducted both of you today and asked me to save one of you.
â
Rosalynn was taken aback.
âAnd you chose to save me?â
A small smile played on Barlowâs lips as he replied, âIndeed.
Does that touch you?â
Rosalynn knew he just wanted to deceive Kennedi by doing so, but when she heard his labored breathing, she nodded instead.
âYes, Iâm touched.
â
A faint chuckle escaped Barlow, but his expression changed, and he coughed up more blood.
Panic surged within Rosalynn.
âBarlow, you will be okay.
I wonât let anything happen to you.
â
Suddenly, a thought struck her.
The silver needle.
How could she forget about it?
Rosalynn swiftly removed the silver needle from the bracelet and attempted to locate the acupuncture point on Barlowâs neck in the dim light.