"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!"

willing to waste time, handed the baby to Justin and bent down to gather her scattered belongings. She shoved

to the ground by Justin, lay groaning and

them furiously. "You're useless! You can't even do

noticed a bracelet on the

Rosalie darted over,

Chandra

now?" Rosalie snapped,

go!" Justin barked, holding the baby with one arm while

stepped between them. "Everyone, calm down! The police are almost here. You need to leave

from Chandra's grip, shoved the bracelet into her bag, and quickly left with Justin. Chandra started

have questions

a phone

her

the other end said something that made Chandra's face change drastically. Her gaze turned toward the direction Rosalie and

clothes?" she asked the caller

replied, "One was in black, the other

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