Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 14

By the time Ethan and the others arrived with the second ransom payment, the police had already taken Mira's body to the morgue.

Ethan stared blankly at the place where Mira had died, and finally, tears streamed down his face.

Damon and Lucas also looked pained. After all, she was the sister they had once doted on.

Only then did they realize that Mira's life could be so fragile.

"Ethan, we can't bring the dead back to life."

But not a single one of them felt that choosing to save Mara first had been a mistake.

What surprised Mira was that Julian, the one who usually hated her the most and always wanted to punish her, was banging on the morgue doors like a madman.

"Mira, wake up! You're not allowed to run away…"

After returning home, he had a complete falling out with Mara and started sabotaging her at every turn.

But what did that matter?

When Adrian chose to save Mara first, hadn't he stayed silent?

He had even said, "Mira is tougher; she can handle a little more suffering."

After returning, Lacey didn't spoil Mara as much as before and would often cry while holding a picture of Mira.

But what did that matter?

The kidnapping was Mara's scheme from start to finish. She had actively conspired with the kidnappers.

Doubling the ransom was also Mara's idea, something they had planned in advance.

However, the kidnappers killing their hostage was not part of their plan.

Once a life was lost, the situation escalated dramatically.

Their goal was only money; none of them wanted to offend a colossal power like the Mercer family.

Every wealthy family had its own network of influence.

It was Mara who wanted Mira dead. On her way back after being rescued, she had secretly called the police, which led to the kidnappers killing the remaining hostage.

***

"Mira, wake up, wake up."

Mira was shaken awake by Celine and Liora. All she could see was white.

"Am I in the hospital?"

"You really scared us last night. You just suddenly fainted. An ambulance brought you to St. Meridian Medical Center."

St. Meridian Medical Center was the best hospital in Melvion City and also where Mira's Lucas worked.

"You were severely dehydrated and had low blood sugar.

Last night, they gave you some glucose water and two IV drips.

The doctor said you're still weak and should rest in the hospital for a few days to recover."

"Alright."

She had a tough fight ahead of her after being discharged, so it was better to get her strength back first.

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