Everyone's eyes were glued to the main entrance. They were anxiously waiting for their loved ones to appear.

"Hurry up! Why is it taking so long?" someone shouted impatiently.

"Oh, come on. The officers need time to handle things," another person soothed.

"Drew will be out soon," Claire said, gripping her mother's hand tightly, with a hint of resolve flashing in her eyes.

Finally, the first group of employees released from the police station emerged through the doors. Their faces were unable to hide the excitement and thrill, as if they had been given a new lease on life.

"Oh, thank goodness! They're finally out!" someone exclaimed joyfully.

"Look, there's my daughter!" a person pointed out one of the employees.

The mother rushed forward to embrace her daughter tightly, wiping away tears. "Thank god you're out."

As more and more employees were released, the crowd's mood lifted increasingly.

there was still no sign

grew more

my son?" Riley started to

please tell us how much longer it will

be patient, everyone. We are doing our best to process this quickly," an officer reassured

after batch of employees were released, and

then, an officer suddenly announced, "Family members of those not released, please follow

families exchanged worried glances, sensing

at an officer's arm, and his

child hasn't done anything wrong. He

cooperate with our investigation. Line up and follow me

officers maintained order as the remaining families somberly lined

since Julian was an

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