The Wrong Woman

Chapter 457

A bomb disposal expert’s voice cut through the tension, firm and grave. “This is a remotely controlled bomb. Going up there would be signing your death warrant.”

But Mila’s resolve remained unshaken. “No, they won’t harm me. If I’m there, they won’t dare to trigger the bomb.

“Please, tell me how to disarm it. Let me do it.”

The expert’s frustration boiled over. “You’re risking your life for nothing. Get her out of here! “he barked.

Yet Mila held onto the expert’s hand tightly, her determination unwavering. “Let me go up there. My name is Mila. They won’t harm me. Please, show me how to disarm it. Trust me!” Though he empathized with her desperation to save Loretta, the expert couldn’t comprehend her readiness to put herself in harm’s way. “I don’t care who you are. You need to leave the restricted area immediately.”

Suddenly, Loretta’s voice echoed from above, calling out, “Chubs, Chubs…”

Mila’s gaze shot upward with tears clouding her vision. She strained to see Loretta clearly, hastily wiping away her tears and forcing a smile.

“Grandma, don’t worry! I’m here to rescue you. You’ll be down soon!”

Grandma loves you dearly. You know that,

tears. “I do, Grandma. Please, let’s save these words for later. Let’s talk when we’re all

no regrets now. I’ll watch over you all from heaven, ensuring your safety and well–being.” Mila’s heart felt like it was

know the

bomb disposal expert. Please, let me go up there! Whether it’s Dark Shadows Society

to the police officers. Without

streamed down her

so much!”

restrained by the officers, Mila was unable to

safety perimeter, Phoebe rushed to her side, breathless. “Mila, please don’t act impulsively, just wait-”

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if the very earth were fracturing. The ground quivered beneath them, and the sound seemed to resonate

bomb disposal experts and police officers

and enfolded Mila in