The well

Nicholas's mind raced with thoughts of escape with each steps he took.

The air in the narrow tunnel was stale, suffocating, and the sound of their footsteps echoed ominously.

It seemed like a desperate race against time.

As they ventured deeper into the tunnel, they stumbled upon an unexpected sight.

The passage suddenly widened, revealing a hidden opening that led to the vast expanse of the sea.

Moonlight spilled through the opening, casting an ethereal glow on the churning waves below.

Nicholas's heart skipped a beat at the sight. A motor boat, small yet sturdy, bobbed gently in the water, its engine idling.

Rose's voice cut through the air, filled with sinister delight. "Oh, how touching. A family reunion at the precipice of doom. Nicholas, my dear, you get on board. Yumi and William will be staying behind."

Nicholas turned to face Rose, his eyes burning with anger. "No, Rose! They have nothing to do with this. Let them go. It's me you want, isn't it?"

Rose sneered, her grip t