Of course, Madeline would not let go. She ignored Ava's words. Instead, she asked with concern, “Ava, are you really unable to walk at all?”

“Yeah, I can't walk anymore. I have no energy, and it hurts so much.” Ava frowned, almost unable to lift her head. “Maddie, listen to me. You can leave now. Esther is crazier than Naya. She can really do anything.”

“Then it's even more impossible for me to leave you here to face the danger alone,” Madeline said and lifted Ava with even more force. When sh