Chapter 229

Elaine looked at him nervously, completely unsure what he was up to. "Hey, what are you doing?" Philip glanced back at the people chasing them, then slowly rolled up his sleeves. "We can't keep running like this." "You go ahead. I'll hold them off." He was really planning on fighting them? Elaine had seen what he was capable of before, sure—but that time, the odds weren't this bad. This group looked way tougher. "This isn't a game, I can't just go find some backup for you," she said seriously, eyes locked on his. "You're not thinking straight." Philip raised an eyebrow, confidence written all over his face. "You don't trust me?" This wasn't about trust. It was life or death. Elaine's voice dropped, tone grave. "I'm serious. This is not something to mess around with. Just run!" The footsteps behind them were getting louder. But Philip had no intention of moving. He looked at Elaine, steady and sure. "Go wait for me at the turn up ahead. Ten minutes. If I'm not there by then, just leave.