Chapter 316

Abel could not believe she was reacting to the situation this way. He patted her back and asked patiently, “Were you scared?”

Ruth shook her head and nuzzled against his chest, but she said nothing.

Galen got out of the car and was just about to greet Abel when his phone rang. He went to the side to answer the call.

It was from his subordinate, who was reporting the situation on his side.

After hanging up, Galen walked over and saw how Ruth was huddled up like a frightened bird in Abel’s arms. His expression twisted into one that cannot be described by words.

Perhaps it was because his stare was burning into her back, but Ruth was able to get herself out of her funk. She looked at him.

“Did they seriously manage to escape?”

Abel scowled in displeasure. “They ran?”

Galen shook his head. “No. They’re all in the MPV. We managed to capture all of them.”

Ruth nodded. “That’s good.”

Galen continued staring at Ruth’s calm face. In the end, he could not quell his curiosity and a