"No! Absolutely not!" Jeffrey roared, charging forward to grab Paige and drag her back.

But Ray had already scooped her up in his arms, striding forward with calm determination.

Jeffrey pushed himself to the limit, yet no matter how hard he ran, he couldn't close the gap. At best, he could maintain a static distance, neither catching up nor falling behind.

In that moment, he didn't consider the difference in their abilities. There was only one thought in his mind, 'No! Fucking! Way!'

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