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,

panic was overwhelming. She was just an ordinary woman, incapable of saving everyone. All she could do

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

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

of the dangerous- looking man.

but she didn't let go of Grayson's hand. No matter what, this was Paisley's son. If there turned out to 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 of her eye. She noticed he was slowly unbuttoning his cost, and her heart raced. "Let's go! Hurry, or it'll be too late!" Maria

didn't wait to see more. She shouted

warning had barely left her lips when an explosion rang out in the children's

Harrowfell Hospital, the waiting room television broadcasted breaking

occurred at the children's restaurant on the first floor of the Grand Galleria in the city center. The

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

just brought homemade explosives but also weapons. After the explosion,

Serena tightly. She trembled as another small body covered in a white sheet was wheeled out, and her grip on Serena tightened

Maria's tears, she reached up to wipe them, but

lowered her hand and sat quietly, glancing at the green wristband a nurse

her condition wasn't serious, so she had to wait

green,

much blood he was covered in. He even seemed

breath, steadying her nerves. "No,

that's good, Serena said with relief. She then began thinking abo

you been

Serena were both

those in critical condition

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