"You..." Chandra's eyes bulged in fury. "I'll remember this!"

"That's exactly what you should do," Justin replied coldly. "So you won't pull another foolish stunt next time. I'll count to three. If you don't hand over the child, I'll blow your brains out!" "Three..."

"Mom, just give the child back to her! Hurry!" Xyla pleaded desperately.

"Two..."

Chandra seethed with rage, but her survival instincts kicked in. The man in front of her looked like someone who wouldn't hesitate to follow through on his threat. Just as Justin was about to say the final number, she reluctantly handed the child over. Rosalie rushed forward and snatched Steve back, holding him tightly. She cooed softly, "Steve, don't be scared. Mommy's here."

From outside, the wail of police sirens broke through the air. Hearing the commotion in the private dining room, the restaurant staff had called the police.

"You need to leave now," Xyla urged. "I'll explain to the police."

Slap!

Chandra slapped Xyla hard across the face. "Your mother had a gun to her head, and you're siding with them?!"

Xyla clutched her stinging cheek. "Mom, you started all of this! Can't we just de-escalate the situation? I'm begging you!"

no longer willing to waste time, handed the baby to Justin and bent down to

ground by Justin, lay groaning and unable

kicked one of them furiously. "You're useless! You can't even do your

bracelet on the ground. Her eyes widened in

down to pick it up, Rosalie darted over, snatching it first and stuffing

Chandra grabbed

want now?" Rosalie snapped,

the baby with one arm while raising the gun with

calm down! The police are almost here.

from Chandra's grip, shoved the bracelet into her bag, and quickly left with Justin. Chandra started to chase after them, but

way! I have questions for

then, a

her

made Chandra's face change drastically. Her gaze turned toward the direction Rosalie

color were their clothes?" she asked the caller

"One was in black, the other in light teal.

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