Chapter 90

Yes, a restraining order is fine. Without it, no one can stop Mr. Leo from visiting you.”

Officer Nolan expressed his concerns regarding my situation and sent the journalists away. The extra security was also called for another emergency in the city.

Bright and I walked towards the main entrance of the building with officer Nolan, he spoke sincerely

“Miss Laura, your issues with Mr. Leo are your personal matters, taking them to the court or public will only jeopardize your peace.

Please try to resolve them through dialogues, it will save you from unnecessary trouble.”

As a person who had dealt with such cases on a daily basis, he guided me for my

convenience. So, I thanked him.

“I can’t thank you enough for your services tonight, officer. I will surely consider your

advice.”

We then waited for the last police car to leave and sighed, a moment without the heat of

curious gazes helped us to relax.

Rubbing my eyes, I yawned lazily.

“It was a nerve–wracking roller coaster, Bright. I am so tired.”

He fixed his hair and coat, complaining about Leo’s behavior.

“I was used to thinking that Leo was a reasonable man, but tonight he proved me wrong.

For a moment, it looked like he had lost his mind.”

We both commented on bizarre occurrences in the office and strolled out of the doors, the

mere thought of crashing on bed was like heaven for me.

sleeping little girl, and

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sound of tires screeching echoed in the

two white minivans parked

“Who are they?”

in any head as two groups of armed goons, all dressed in black, ran out

body.

“Run!”

was the last thing I could hear as the ear–splitting sounds of gunshots shook the whole building.

instinct, we crouched down, using our car as a shield, but this temporary setting

wasn’t practical.

do

at each other in panic, Bright took out his

will call 911!”

as those relentless attackers were approaching closer, firing nonstop. Fear became a tangible, living force as my frozen

attack was nothing but a siren of death for me. With no help or protection, I was going

I accepted my fate. But how would

family, yearning for more comfort. Her wish list for tomorrow pierced fiery needles in my heart, there wasn’t a possibility that I would see the next sunrise while being stuck in

the world when a hurried figure materialized

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to see Leo righ in front of

“Come inside, quick!”

to react, Leo grabbed my hand and yanked me up. It seemed

disturbance and came

me to run with him, my survival mode kicked in, I tried

Leo.

You can’t…

force, running while shielding met with his body. My whole world crumbled down around me as his body quaked, as if someone pushed him back. My eyes widened to

Oh, my gosh!

Leo was shot!

scream, realizing later that it was mine. This obvious drawback of using a human shield seized the proper functioning of my brain.

was injured, he clutched his chest and instructed

and hide behind

was he

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