37. But How?

Janice Grow paused for a few seconds, which made Riley even more upset.

"You're all off the hook," Janice said firmly.

Off the hook for what? Escaped?

Riley opened his eyes immediately, feeling like he had misheard.

But then he heard Alen say, "Come on, Riley!"

Riley was still stunned and doubted his ears.

How could he have escaped?

But suddenly James Gardner put his arm around him, "Come on, let's get out of here, Wood!"

Huh?

So he really didn't hear wrong. He really did get away. But how?

Before the young man, who still looked a bit dazed, opened his mouth to ask something, he heard Janice say, "Go ahead, future soldiers. You can all start training at the next level."

James suddenly pulled Riley away from the building.

As soon as they were outside the building, Riley looked around impatiently, searching for the young girl.

James noticed Riley's strange movements and suddenly frowned, "Who are you looking for?"

"Mary Kesley," Riley replied without thinking.

Alen immediately whistl