Chapter 139: Escaping_3

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As they embarked on their journey, uncertainty hung in the air, but so did a newfound sense of freedom.

In the confines of the Lifeboat, the four companions pondered about their uncertain future, unaware of what lay ahead.

Amidst the darkness, the water and their path forward were barely visible, yet their determination swiftly propelled them onward.

The hours passed slowly, and the occupants of the Lifeboat were tense.

They constantly scanned the horizon to ensure that no one had noticed their absence.

A heavy silence pervaded the small vessel, broken only by the relentless rumble of the engine as it propelled them through the inky darkness of the ocean, their destination uncertain.

As time dragged on, they allowed themselves to believe that they had eluded whatever danger had prompted their escape.

However, unbeknownst to them, their absence had been discovered, and now a relentless pursuer was hot on their trail.