Chapter 911

“Ms. Thompson!” Scared stiff, Linny closed her eyes in fear. Fear and dread washed over Bella. Her senses went numb as her life flashed before her eyes. Every glimpse into her past involved Justin. She remembered their heart-throbbing first encounter 13 years ago, their combat on the Kridor battlefield, their marriage, their divorce, and their companionship during the most devastating moments. Bella gasped for air, and tears rolled down her cheeks. It was said that true feelings would emerge in the face of death. Bella’s mind was filled with Justin, leaving her to wonder whether the feelings came from love or hate. “Smack!” The biting wind brushed past her ear, rattling her eardrums. However, death did not befall. Before Winston knew it, he felt a sharp pain in his wrist and kicked the weapon into the water. Bella looked back. Her heart pounded, and tears welled up in her eyes as Justin emerged, a hero in a nick of time. There he was. He had arrived. Jus