Chapter 138

To our astonishment, the door abruptly swung open, and the Policemen stormed in without delay, demanding the people inside to raise their hands and kneel down. A sense of chaos filled the room, accompanied by a piercing scream from a woman, followed by the unsettling sound of a gunshot. My heart tightened in my chest, and I anxiously interlocked my fingers, fearing the worst. Has someone been wounded, or was it merely a warning shot? Are my children safe? What is unfolding within those walls?

Noah 's phone began to ring, yet he paid no attention to it. Like me, his gaze remained fixed on the house, awaiting the next turn of events.

The phone persists in ringing, exacerbating my already frayed nerves.

"Will you please answer that?" I inquired, my voice tinged with annoyance.

"Whoever it is can wait until I call them back later," he replied, keeping his gaze fixed on the house.

Throughout the day, he has shown unwavering support, standing by my side and displaying genuine concern. It