Chapter 70

We both glanced back, but our reactions were completely distinct. He hasn't fully pressed the injection, so the contents aren't yet going into my vein. My heart leaped for gladness. At these points, I realized it was time to talk to Alex about it. His expression was a mix of horror and dread, but mine was full of hope. I'm hoping there's still some luck left for me. He turned to face those who had arrived and took two steps forward. When the policemen were the first to arrive, followed by Ava and Turstin, I wanted to rush up to whoever opened the door. "Winter!" Alex grasped what was going on when he heard Ava yell. I expected Ava to sprint to me first, but she halted in front of Alex, her eyes fixed on him, she lifted her hand, and the hand that would have rested on Alex's face abruptly stuck in the air. "I believe in you, Alex! Every day, while I worry about how Winter is doing, you've been my companion! I had no idea you were this type of person!" It was at this point that a thi