Lauren's voice escalated into a shriek. "I loved you. Why didn't you reciprocate? Why!"

Seizing the opportunity, Mitchel lunged for the syringe. However, Lauren, flashing a menacing grin, thrust it forcefully toward him.

"If that's how it is, let's die together!" Lauren ranted uncontrollably, "If I can't be with my beloved, then no one can, not Raegan, not Katie. None of you will have Mitchel!"

Faced with a split-second decision, Mitchel didn't falter in his resolve. His choice was clear. He understood the significance of this decision. No matter what, he'd always stick by Raegan, never letting her go.

As Lauren aimed to administer the injection, Mitchel reached for the SUV's door handle, yanking it open.

The door burst open with a resounding "bang"!

Caught off guard, Lauren tumbled out. She hit the ground with a heavy "thud."

Matteo, witnessing the scene, immediately halted to check on Lauren.

The car's high speed had left half of Lauren's face disfigured. She lay on the ground, not moving, as if she were dead.

Matteo didn't feel sorry for her. Those who hurt others also hurt themselves.

Matteo dragged Lauren to the roadside, informed the authorities, and then resumed following the SUV.

The threat of the SUV wasn't done yet.

Mitchel wobbled by the door, his body almost hanging in the air, a risky situation.

"Mitchel!" Raegan cried out, fraught with concern.

Trapped by her seatbelt, Raegan could only observe Mitchel through the rearview mirror.

"Don't worry." Mitchel's voice, steady and deep, tried to soothe her even in the chaos.

The digital timer on the dashboard was ticking down, with only 15 minutes remaining.

Tears flowed, and Raegan sobbed. "I can't control it... Mitchel... I can't... Get out of the car..."

Dabbing at her eyes, Raegan insisted, “Mitchel, as soon as we reach the dirt fields, you need to jump out."

Mitchel disregarded Raegan's plea.