And there was just one bullet left in the gun.
Agnes felt her heart leap into her throat.
Just as she was about to rush forward, she heard Samuel say to Phenix, "Miss Phenix, he's not going to make it. This last shot... just let it be."
Samuel's tone was surprisingly respectful, almost as if he were consulting with her.
Agnes couldn't believe what she was seeing or hearing.
What on earth was going on?
Why did it seem like...
Like Samuel and Phenix were on the same side?
Before Agnes could fully process this revelation, Phenix finally turned around.
She stood up.
Despite the tears staining her face and still flowing freely from her eyes, her gaze was remarkably clear, and her presence was chillingly cold.
Agnes felt something was off.
She seemed to have an inkling of what it was.
But the thought was too unbelievable.
Phenix walked over slowly.
"Phenix..."
Agnes couldn't help but call out.
Phenix turned to glance at her, speaking in a detached tone, "Agnes, you shouldn't have come. You shouldn't be involved in this. It's between him and me."
Agnes just wanted an answer. She asked, "Phenix, you've remembered everything, haven't you?"
Phenix replied, "I never forgot."
That single sentence left Agnes completely stunned.
What did Phenix mean by that?
She never forgot who?
Her brother or Kearney?
Agnes's mind was in a whirl.
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