"Let's begin," Corbett arrogantly said, cocking his neck to one side.
"Wait! Wait a minute!" William suddenly stopped him. "I have a few words to say to Mary. Give me a few minutes," he added in a serious tone.
Nodding, Corbett merely stepped aside and uttered, "Oh, I bet you do. I guess this is your farewell, huh? Then, please!"
Throwing away the gun, William walked forward expressionlessly. He traversed through the seawater, not minding the freezing cold, and went straight to Mary.
"William..." she called weakly. Then, Mary pierced him with her teary eyes without blinking. A lump found its way on her throat, rendering her speechless at that moment.
"Mary, you will be fine." With utmost affection, William gazed back at her. His eyes were too deep, and Mary knew he was confounded with so much emotion.
The sea roared, and the high tide splashed their bodies, but William was strong enough to resist the current.
He even cupped up her small face and kissed her lips, tasting her tears. And as their lips locked together, Mary could not suppress her cries anymore.
"Aisha will be here soon," whispered William, with his back facing Corbett. He made it seem like he was bidding his last farewell, but obviously had an
ropped dead on the ground, completely lifeless.
Frowning, Jazlyn put the silenced gun back to her waist and walked into the salt factory. "Boss, there is no one inside. The gatekeepers are dead."
"Alright. I saw the three kids. You can come out now."
While speaking, Aisha put down the telescope in her hand. It turned out that Dixon had taken the three children out of the factory. They were hung above the sea with their hands tied behind their backs. No wonder Ray's watch couldn't be heard anymore.
"Shall we just rush over?" Lucas asked in a low voice, trying his best not to get noticed from their hiding place.
"No." Barry stopped him. "They have the three children! I won't let you do it without full certainty."
Aisha didn't say a word and just rested her chin on her right hand to better think. Suddenly, she raised her head and uttered, "I have an idea."
"What is it?"
"Let's..." They gathered together, circling around her while listening to her plan. And because it was well-thought and they didn’t have any other choice, everyone agreed instantly.
"Boss, be careful."
"I know." Aisha nodded while gripping her gun and looking at Archer. Seconds later, the two of them walked carefully towards the bay.