"Emily, are you okay?" Jack asked, holding her gently. Emily didn't speak, just cried silently in his arms.
Jenny Yates struggled to her feet, seething with rage. She had rushed back from studying abroad upon hearing about her brother's impending marriage, only to find his lifeless body. Sam hadn't told her that Jack had killed George, fearing she'd act recklessly. But Jenny blamed Emily for bringing this misfortune. Therefore, this happened.
"You're all useless! I got hit, and you just stood there? Get him!" she screamed at the surrounding thugs.
The thugs snapped out of their daze and charged at Jack.
"Jack, be careful," Emily called out worriedly.
Jack smiled gently at her. "Close your eyes. It'll be over soon." Despite her worry, Emily obediently closed her eyes.
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