Why would I deceive you? he sneered. I told you they were reduced to pulp. You wouldnt even recognize them now. Maybe you should taste them? After all, you were close before
His provocative words struck a nerve.
Ariana discarded her gun, seized him by the neck, and throttled him fiercely, her eyes ablaze with rage as she declared, If theyre dead, youll die with them!
Bennett retorted sharply, his gaze defiant as he sneered, Then go ahead and strangle me! But know this, killing me wont alter anything. Your beloved and his friend arent returning. Even if you send me to hell, Ill ensure they perish again there!
His words shattered something inside Ariana. Her grip loosened, and she crumbled to the ground, utterly exhausted. The desolate valley echoed with her sobs.
It had been an incredibly challenging day.
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Just as triumph had appeared imminent, just as she had finally been reunited with Holden, she had lost him once more, merely an hour after their reunion.
No, this cant be happening! Ariana adamantly refused to give up. She couldnt believe that Holden, who had narrowly escaped death countless times, would meet his demise here.
Besides, she hadnt even laid eyes on his body. How could she lose hope?
And if Bennett had been with Holden and Adrian in the car, why was he here now?
Ariana revisited the accident in her thoughts, finding something amiss. She brushed away her tears and focused her gaze on Bennett.
Seeing her like this, Bennett felt resigned.
Holden was just more handsome than him. Why did she favor Holden so firmly?
Hadnt he treated her well all this time? Why couldnt she acknowledge that?
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Why couldnt she like him instead?
Besides, why should Holden be the recipient of such profound love from a woman, not him?
Overwhelmed by envy and jealousy, Bennett hoarsely inquired, What are you staring at?
You were with them when the accident happened. How did you end up here?
Ariana asked sharply.
I got lucky, Bennett remarked, bitterness lacing his tone. I was luckier than them, so Im here admiring the scenery, whereas they became nothing but scraps of flesh.
Ariana remained silent but continued to examine Bennetts injuries closely.
His injuries appeared severe; otherwise, he wouldnt have endured her repeated kicks without fighting back.
It appeared he had engaged in a significant altercation before ending up here.
Bennett surely hadnt accidentally fallen off a cliff, nor had he managed to evade Holden and Adrian effortlessly. It was probable they had all tumbled together, with Bennett being fortunate enough to have his fall cushioned by the bushes, which had saved his life.