Chapter 204

Mindy seemed oblivious to Max's words, continuing to swing the stool violently. "I don't want to go to jail, I don't want to lose my freedom. You have to take me away now!"

"Alright, alright, I'll take you. Just put the stool down first."

In her agitated state, Mindy was surprisingly strong. Max attempted to block and disarm her twice, but was unsuccessful. To calm her down, he pretended to agree to her demands.

"If I put down the stool, you'll take me away?" Mindy paused and looked at him expectantly, still holding onto a glimmer of hope.

"Yes, behave. Put down the stool, and I'll take you away."

Seeing her hesitancy, Max softened his tone and cautiously approached her, searching for an opportunity to snatch the stool.

Everything happened so suddenly that I barely had time to process it. Max had been forced back by Mindy, now five or six meters away from me. I wanted to warn Mindy to be cautious, but her infatuation with Max rendered her blind to reason. Any trace of hope would