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!”

gentle as she spoke. “Chubs, Grandma loves you dearly. You

save these words for later. Let’s talk when we’re all home, okay?”

your safety and well–being.” Mila’s heart felt like it was being torn

know the address. I couldn’t see much of

expert. Please, let me go up there! Whether it’s Dark

to the police officers. Without hesitation,

streamed down her face as

so, so

was unable to turn around to see

the officers had ushered her beyond the safety perimeter, Phoebe rushed

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

disposal experts and police officers alike dove for cover.

and enfolded Mila in a