Elijah shushed her and told her to come outside. “I need to tell you something. Miss Singed, but only you. Keep this a secret from your parents.”

“What is it?” Ruka felt her heart sink for some reason. “Mr. Husson was ambushed last night. A bullet hit him, and he’s in the hospital now,” Elijah said.

Ruka felt herself wobble. She covered her mouth, and tears welled up in her eyes. With a trembling voice, she asked, “Is he in danger?”

He quickly assured her, “Don’t worry. He’s not in any danger, but the loss of blood did weaken him a little. He needs someone to tend to him, and I think you’re perfect for the job.”

“Okay. I’ll pack up right away.” She went back into the house. Elijah heaved a sigh of relief. I hope Mr. Husson won’t yell at me when he sees her.

tears back and told her mother. “Mom. Ren wants me to stay over for a few

smiled. Ah, kids and their relationship. She

her daughter’s happiness. Whether she stayed with them or not was fine. Ten minutes later, Ruka came

put her luggage in the backseat, and Ruka took the

heart thumping furiously as he recounted the tale. Tears were welling up

assured her that Ren was fine, she couldn’t calm down until she saw him herself. She wished time would

She was running, while Elijah

down, Miss Singed. It’s alright.” He was wheezing like an old man as he told her to

realized that he was already wheezing. Oh, he’s hurt too. She took the luggage from him apologetically.

Mr. Husson won’t disappear,” he cracked a joke. They

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