Chapter 12

"Yeah." Upon hearing Maeve's answer, Sergio put Maeve down and turned to carry Clara. Zion rushed forward and witnessed this scene. He immediately noticed the injury on Maeve's ankle. She seemed to have gotten hurt while trying to break free from the nylon rope. Without any hesitation, Zion approached Maeve and lifted her up into his arms. "What are you doing?" Maeve was caught off guard. Zion walked as he replied, "You're injured too. Why didn't you say anything?" "My injury isn't important." Maeve paused and then said, "Besides, he cares more about Clara." Anyone could tell that Sergio's favoritism toward Clara had long surpassed that of a regular friendship. She had to take the hint. "You fool." Zion lifted Maeve gently and said, "Hold onto me tighter." Maeve kept quiet but held onto Zion tighter. "Hurry! The bomb is about to go off!" Charlie shouted. Zion held onto Maeve tightly and rushed out of the abandoned building at the last moment. Within seconds, the abandone