Chapter 4

I held my grandma tightly, not moving an inch.

A shadow fell across me, and I heard a man's voice, "Sorry, I got here too late."

My voice was hoarse as I said, "My grandma is gone. None of them is going to get away with this."

Then I looked up at him, eyes red, forcing a smile. "You'll help me, right?"

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Meanwhile, after Lucas had finally managed to get Victoria to sleep, the restlessness inside him wouldn't go away. He immediately called his assistant. "How is she?"

But the assistant sounded frantic. "Mr. Young, something's wrong. Mrs. Young…