Chapter 1

Kidnappers had taken both my son and my wife's beloved dog hostage. They told Olivia she could only choose one to save.

My eyes were bloodshot as I fell to my knees, shouting, "Save Leo! Save our son! He's only five years old!"

But Olivia was agonizing between our child and the dog.

Lucas's face was pale as he spoke with a trembling voice, "Olivia, don't worry about Snowball. It's just a dog. But... it's my only emotional support now..."

She glanced at me, her eyes filled with complexity.

"I'll decide with a dice roll," she said.

The kidnappers laughed and agreed to her proposal. Odd numbers would save our son, even numbers would save the dog.

The dice landed on three.

I instantly felt relief wash over me, my body going limp.

But Olivia shouted, "That doesn't count! My hand slipped. I demand another roll!"

The kidnapper sneered, "One finger buys you another chance to roll."

Without hesitation, Olivia broke her own pinky finger.

I watched in horror as she rolled the dice again with her shaking hand.

This time... it landed on four.