Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

The police gave Charlie a shove from behind and warned, "Behave yourself!"

Watching him being taken into the police car, Lila smacked her forehead. "We shouldn't have let him see us just now. He won't be sentenced for long for his crime. It'll be a hassle if he comes back to bother us."

Kieran chuckled. "He won't. People like him only bully the weak and fear the strong."

When he first heard Lila mention that the Jost family had come asking for money, he had thought of having someone simply warn them off. That would've been enough to make them back off. But seeing how serious Lila was, he didn't want to discourage her enthusiasm.

Sometimes, having a strong sense of justice wasn't a bad thing.

Now that Charlie had been arrested, Cole also sent over some updates.

Kieran showed his phone to Lila, and she was surprised. "This family's situation is even messier than I thought. Let's put that aside for now. I'll hand over the recording from the other day to the police. I wonder if their statements would qualify as extortion or even child trafficking.'

Just as she finished speaking, a police officer walked over. "We're just about done here. Please follow us to the station to give a brief statement. You've done a great service. When we report this or put up a bulletin, we'll be sure to mention you."

"There's no need for that," Lila said, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Seeing Kieran's car, she asked, "Officer, can we drive there ourselves? We have another matter to report once we get to the station. Could you see if we can file a case?"

She then briefly explained the situation to the officer.

"Got it. Let's go to the station

their statements and returned to the hospital, it

that Lila and Kieran were safe, she finally felt less

door open, she woke up and looked over. "Lila,

been dealt with. As for their family's matters, we'll visit them again tomorrow. Where's

nothing urgent at the hospital, so

let me take you and Yasmin to the hotel too. The hospital is still receiving injured patients, and it's getting chaotic with people

she spoke, Lila began packing

and couldn't handle too much strain on her body. Meanwhile, Yasmin

Once Kieran and I handle the Josts

do much here, so it was better to take the child back and let them have a

...

the next morning, Lila and Kieran set off for the

in a rural village. The earthquake hadn't caused much damage to the houses here, but there were

the road, Lila suddenly smiled while looking at the scenery out the window. "I feel like I've been to

followed her gaze

gone to capture James in Mapleford That place had

There was no need for you to personally come and handle

her earlobe.