Chapter 420

After so many years with Sebastian, whenever Roxanne was in danger, she always instinctively thought of him. Even if she never actually asked for his help, he was always the one she imagined turning to for help. It was like a silent fantasy of hers—as if he was the only person who could ever save her. Roxanne slumped in the pit, defeated. The rain was falling fast. The soil had turned to mud, and water was quickly pooling inside the pit. With how hard it was coming down, she started to wonder if she might drown here. But she didn't want to die. She forced herself to stand. Relying on others was useless. She had to rely on herself. The only escape method she could think of was to wait. She would let the rain keep pouring in until the water rose high enough to float her out. But that would take time and stamina. It would take sheer will to survive. She had to hold on. She wanted to live. Roxanne leaned against the muddy wall, conserving her strength as time ticked by. The rain was