Chapter 208

Chapter 208

Maria's time working for Paisley had taught her many things.

She remembered once encountering sulfur at Paisley's place, where Paisley had explained that should always be stored away from fire.

it was highly flammable and

The sulfur smell coming from this man was stronger and more pungent. What's worse, he reeked of gasoline as well.

Maria couldn't bring herself to think too deeply, but her eyes stayed locked on the man.

She noticed that he wasn't looking for his family or child, nor was he taking a seat at any of the empty tables. Instead, he wandered around the restaurant as if searching for something.

The more Maria watched, the stronger her unease grew. She picked up Serena, who was still eating, and said softly, "Rena, sweetie, let's go home now, okay?"

"But I haven't finished eating, Serena mumbled through her stuffed cheeks, confused.

"No more eating" Maria's anxiety intensified, especially as she noticed out of the corner of her eye that the man seemed to have spotted her.

"Wasting food is bad." Grayson said, looking up at Maria with a frown. She was lecturing him just a moment ago.

Maria hurriedly put Serena's jacket on, grabbed her bag, and-after a moment's hesitation-

saying, "Come on, you're

was overwhelming. She was just an ordinary woman, incapable of saving everyone.

of the restaurant and call the police to report her concerns. She assumed that once Grayson left,

Grayson tightly, glaring at Maria and yelling, "What are you doing? Trying to kidnap

voice quickly drew everyone's attention in the restaurant, including that of the dangerous- looking man. He was now staring

be no danger, so be it. But if there was, she would never forgive herself for doing nothing. Tm not kidnapping anyone. You're coming with us too. I'll explain outside," Maria said, glancing at the man out of the corner

the man opened his coat and pulled something out, Maria didn't wait to see more. She shouted

warning had barely left her lips when an explosion rang out in

the waiting

children's restaurant on the first floor of the Grand Galleria

emergency building was in chaos. Injured children and parents filled the halls. Cries, groans, and wails echoed everywhere. Medical staff had to

brought homemade explosives but also weapons. After the explosion, he began

covered in a white sheet was wheeled out, and

Serena said softly, looking up at her. Seeing Maria's tears, she reached up to wipe

sat quietly, glancing at the

that the green wristband meant her condition wasn't serious, so she

wristband was also green,

he was covered in. He even seemed unconscious. "Maria, will

took a deep breath, steadying her nerves. "No, he

said with relief. She then began thinking abo

you been able to reach

Paisley again, but there was still no answer. She then tried Lucy, but she didn't answer either. Thankfully, Maria and Serena were both unharmed, and while Grayson looked worse, his injuries weren't life- threatening- The real concern

those in critical condition

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