Chapter 1044: A Stirring Crisis

Jack glanced up at the swaying beams above and instinctively shielded Scarlett in his arms. “Brandon,” he commanded, “take Angela and Tina out of here. I’ll handle things. Outside, Kiki and Mimi are your responsibility.” Scarlett immediately caught the implication in his words. Tears welled up in her eyes. “No! You can’t stay here. Kiki and Mimi are still outside. Even if it’s for the sake of our children, you can’t stay!” “I’m not getting out of here anyway,” Jack replied firmly. “You all go. We can’t all be trapped in here.” Jack’s words made Scarlett’s chest tighten, but he cut her off with a sharp glare. “Stop saying nonsense. Do you think I’d ever leave you behind?” Tina stepped forward, her voice clear and calm. “There’s no time to waste. Move aside. Uncle and I will figure something out.” She turned to Scarlett, her expression serious. “Scarlett, no matter who it is, we wouldn’t just stand by and do nothing in a situation like this.” Exchanging a look with Jare