Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall

Chapter 48

“Even if it costs me my

life, I have to do this.” Emma ignored Josiah’s frantic warnings.

Josiah failed to fully grasp the catastrophic potential of the looming explosion. However, Emma knew the grim reality all too well. She had witnessed the aftermath in her previous life.

As she hurried through the crowd, images haunted her–the newspaper photos of Sean, his features obliterated by burns, and the list of victims: a high school student fresh from graduation, a couple who had just celebrated their long–awaited engagement, a son who had brought his terminally ill mother to enjoy what might be their last concert together.

These were ordinary people, living their lives with simple hopes and dreams, all cruelly cut short by a merciless explosion.

Behind the countless victims lay a world of shattered families. Sean, once vibrant and full of life, had spent his later years in a vegetative state, a shadow of his former sell.

weighing heavily on her heart, Emma was resolved–she would prevent this tragedy at any cost, even if it meant facing

With these thoughts we

death herself

“Boss, I found it! It’s on the west side of the roof, D29, at ten o’clock!” Josiah reported.

“Got it!” Emma left the concert and sprinted toward the roof. With Josiah’s guidance, she quickly located the bomb.

The roof’s surface was soft and tricky to navigate. Emma, relying on her athletic prowess, crawled across the expansive, slippery roof. There seemed to be nothing special here. Everything appeared normal at first glance,

“Boss, there’s nothing here,” Josiah said.

“Look.” Emma rotated the camera in her hand.

gasped. “It’s… it’s

steel framework in a massive black box,” Emma

shockwaves strong enough to severely damage structures. Emma’s face set into a determined expression as she pulled out her tools, ready to

this isn’t safe. The police are on their way, and the roof can’t bear much weight. You

in a precarious position, practically suspended in mid–air. With half of her body leaning out over the edge, she barely managed to reach the black box. Any slight mistake could trigger the explosion, potentially

past experiences in high–stakes situations had taught her a crucial lesson–to survive, one must face fear head–on. The greater the danger,

Emma’s face–it meant things were serious. It had been ages since

bomb disposal, Emma knew the risks involved. Not only was her physical safety on the line, but the mental strain was

deep breath, Emma kept her hands steady as she methodically worked on the bomb. Her bold yet careful approach made deciphering and disarming the device

music’s vibrations reached her, mingling with the tension

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arena, Liam was stuck in a traffic jam in his Rolls–Royce. He was

had delayed him.

of color as he reported, “Mr. Hall, there’s trouble! The police just called about a dangerous object near the arena. They’re blocking roads and evacuating

“Stop the car; we need to go

tried to intervene, but it was too late. With Emma still potentially in danger, Liam couldn’t just

police were on their way. On the roof, Emma continued

ready to pull the trigger, but Josiah’s sharp senses caught

get down!”

instinct, Emma ducked, narrowly avoiding the bullet. The threat

scene.

her

was there seems to have left–they didn’t want to give away their

done here. Keep your eyes on