Ch44: Rescued

I really wanted to relax, just like he said. But how could I do it? How could I relax in such a state?

“Professor… they might kill you. Just hand me over to them…” I said after trying to weigh my thoughts. I did not want anything to happen to Alex because of me.

However, I cried in fear when the men shot at my window, making the glasses break into tiny pieces. They were really determined to take me away with them.

I shivered more when I heard them shoot towards us. I even began making my last prayer. I knew we were going to die!

However, Alex seemed determined. He held my hand and looked at me. “Don't do anything, Mia. Don't leave the car. We are going to be okay…” he said.

Before I had time to react, he opened the door and jumped out, his gun in his hands. “Professor!“ I shouted, but he was already out.

In the next few minutes, all I could hear were the sounds of gunshots. I shut my eyes tight as I lay on the seat, trembling continuously.

However, I sat up with a start when the door