Lauren's voice squeezed Cyrus' heart.

"Cyrus, save me^" Lauren's face was devoid of color. Tears rolled down her cheeks, which hurt to watch. He so wanted to comfort her, but such an attempt might provoke the criminal and place her in greater danger.

He cast a deep glance at Lauren before shifting his attention to Denver's crazy eyes. He said, "Denver Whitman, please calm down. That young lady is innocent. She has no idea about your backstory and doesn't even know the five students. She's just an innocent outsider.

"How about this? I'll take her place as the hostage. You'll set her free."

Lauren watched Cyrus approach Denver through tears, crushed by feelings of guilt. She thought, "How could I have been so dumb? I should've waited for Angie in the classroom. If only I had run faster!" Alas, it was too late to regret.

Denver growled when he saw Cyrus approaching, "Don't come any closer, or I'll slit her throat and jump off this rooftop. We'll meet our end together!"

"You think I have no idea what's up your sleeve? You asked to take her place so that you could fight me. I can't possibly overpower a policeman.

I'm doomed. It

might not have a daughter,

hand that held the cold blade trembled, causing Lauren

The five students had bullied Joanna. In other words,

as her mind went blank, and her ears rang.

heard the taunts from the past. "You idiot, retard! Why are you even in school? Do you even

shouldn't be attending school like the rest of

from her. She's a moron. Who

cruel mockery gnawed at her like howling ghouls. Shutting her eyes in pain, she looked pallid. Her legs

picked up her unusual reaction, which agonized him. He said to Denver in a hoarse voice, "I really wanted to help. You've made a mistake. You should stop now when there is still time. Joanna is

help her through the tough times instead of

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