When I made my request, Alice shook her head desperately, refusing to follow my command.
Lauren, on the other hand, lacked patience and had a strong sadistic streak. She looked at me with eager anticipation, waiting for my approval.
I nodded at Lauren.
Without hesitation, Lauren stepped forward, grabbed Alice's hands, and tied them tightly with a rope.
Alice glared at Lauren, but she didn't dare resist.
She knew that resisting would only lead to death or an even more brutal beating.
Lauren threw the rope over a sturdy tree branch and began tightening it gradually.
Alice's hands were slowly lifted, suspended by the rope.
However, this time, Lauren was being merciful. She didn't hoist Alice too high.
Alice's feet could still touch the ground, so the pain wasn't as unbearable.
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