In a flash, Archer and Macy sprinted to the living room, alarmed by the resounding thud that reverberated through the air. Their hearts pounded with a mix of fear and urgency as they confronted the unexpected threat that awaited them.

As they entered the room, the sight before them sent shivers down their spines. The recently healed man had Ruby by the throat, a dangerous glint in his eyes. The atmosphere crackled with tension as he issued a chilling ultimatum – the supplies or Ruby's life.

Archer, his instincts kicking in, stepped forward with a measured caution. "Hey, calm down. We can talk about this," he urged, his hands raised...