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Chapter 21

Author: Marimar
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-05 23:46:24

Victoria told the two men to look outside immediately. She was still watching Johan and Caroline. Even with her son, she could be reckless.

'Is Ben here and ready to take Caroline home?'

Johan muttered to himself. Maybe it was true that Ben had come. His plan from the beginning was to take Ben's life, but now he wanted Ben to take Caroline away safely. Meanwhile, Victoria looked so anxious.

"Why do you look so panicked, Mom? What are you afraid of?" asked Johan.

Victoria didn't want to answer Johan's question. Outside the situation was more tense. Then, Johan tried to stand up and approach his mother. Even though his shoulder was shot, Johan wanted to try to see the situation outside.

"Johan, stay here, don't go outside. It's dangerous outside," Victoria said.

"I want to go outside for a while, Mom. You stay here with Caroline."

"No! If I say no, you don't go out there!" Victoria held Johan's hand tightly, but Johan left his mother.

It was getting noisy outside and a fight was breakin
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