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In the picture on Weibo, two hands are tightly intertwined, fingers interlocked, which is particularly eye-catching. On the back of one of the big hands, a scar is clearly visible, which is particularly conspicuous.

The next night, Scott came home exhausted. I didn't lose my temper, but calmly talked to him about our five-year relationship and the close connection between him and Grace that went beyond the boundaries of work.

Scott remained silent, but his fingers kept moving, and he would occasionally look down to reply to messages on his work phone. My eyes were fixed on the scar on the back of his hand. Inadvertently, I glimpsed the note on the dialog box, which had become " Grace baby".

The long-standing depression and grievances suddenly surged into my heart and almost burst out. However, Scott's words "Speak softly, don't be like a shrew" left me speechless. He asked me to calm down, and I really calmed down, dragging my suitcase and resolutely leaving our newly renovated new house.

The operator didn't know what was going on in my mind, but he still comforted me: "Please keep hope and hold on! The firefighters will definitely rescue you successfully!" I looked at the time, and five minutes had passed. Not only did I miss the best time to escape, but the half-hour rescue time he said was even further away.

After hanging up the phone, I no longer cared about anything and rushed into the sea of fire with a wet sheet on my head. I twisted the door handle and kicked the door desperately, but I smelled the smell of burnt skin from my nose. Looking down, I saw that the palm of my right hand was bloody, the peeled skin was stuck to the door handle, and the hem of my clothes was also ignited by the flames. The hope of escaping from the door was instantly shattered.

The setting sun poured in from the window, intertwined with the leaping flames, forming a desperate picture. I struggled to run to the balcony and looked at the heart-pounding height outside the window on the 18th floor. Jumping off the building to survive? That would undoubtedly be a death sentence. So, between being burned to death and falling to death, I reluctantly chose the former. Not long after, Scott, who was far away in the other side of the city, received a text message reminder.

Perhaps my will to survive was too strong, and my soul followed this text message to Scott 's side. At this time, he was surrounded by a bustle, Grace's face was still in shock, and her tears wet Scott 's collar. Scott gently touched the top of her head, and kept comforting her: "Promise me, don't do stupid things, no matter how difficult it is, I will be with you."

Scott 's colleagues behind him exchanged glances, daring to be angry but not to speak. At this time, the youngest firefighter Peng was pushed out. He stepped forward and timidly reminded: " Scott , the command center called half an hour ago and said that there was a fire in the high-rise building in the city. Should we set off?"

I recognized Peng , he was a newcomer. Scott seemed a little impatient. He stroked Grace 's temples a few times, and then adjusted his collar, and then slowly said seriously: "Didn't I say just now, just send a few veterans over, no need to wait for me."

Peng said embarrassment: "Have you forgotten? You called the entire brigade to rescue Grace , and you also dispatched the only fire ladder truck in the city." Scott thought he was criticized by his subordinates, and angrily questioned: "Are you doubting my decision? Both sides are matters of life and death, I must follow the order! If you are in a hurry to take credit, get out! I didn't stop you!"

Peng said sarcastically: "What does this have to do with taking credit? You are the leader, and you led our whole team to save the beauty, but in the end you didn't even make the sister-in-law smile. How dare we leave without permission?" Scott scolded loudly with a sullen face: "What nonsense are you talking about!"

Seeing that the two were about to fight, Grace quickly grabbed Scott's sleeve and said in a delicate and gentle voice: "Brother, don't be angry, we are all here to save people. I will rush over with you!" After that, she turned around and bowed deeply to the firefighters, and said with tears in her eyes: "I'm sorry for taking up public resources. Thank you all for your help! I will definitely live well and will not waste the second life you have given me!"

A female team member couldn't help but roll her eyes and whispered, "Bah! You said the same thing last time!" The fire had been burning for half an hour before Scott and his team hurriedly set off. However, my dear fiancé, the ruthless flames have already devoured my life. I will never bother you again...