Her eyes snapped open as she started fumbling for her phone. The caller ID revealed it to be a call from Henry.

Why’s he calling me at this hour?

Afraid that she might wake Trisha up, Arielle headed to the bathroom to pick up the call.

“Henry, why’re you…”

“Boss! Save me!” Henry’s panicked voice crackled through the speaker.

His desperate plea was very quickly followed by the sound of fighting

Arielle’s expression turned grim. “Where are you?” she asked firmly.

“At the supper stand behind school!”

“I’ll be right there!” She hung up the phone and bolted straight to the door.

up and was looking at her. “Arielle, where

food stand

friend’s in trouble.”

I’ll come down with you. The lady warden’s my relative, so I can get her to open the gates

Sorry for the trouble.”

I could repay you for your help.” While saying this, Trisha got out of

get out

“It’s not a big deal,

Trisha did not insist any further. “All right. Come back

group of masked

commotion, all the customers had fled the scene except for the store owner, who was hiding

“We’ll pay you for your losses! But, if you dare

trick as the latter cowered in fear.

call the police!”

laugh before continuing his

noticed a beer bottle flying fast toward him. With no time to react, he braced himself for the impact, only to see someone had

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