"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!"

longer willing to waste time, handed the baby to Justin and bent down

beaten to the ground by

of them furiously. "You're useless! You

on the ground.

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

Chandra

do you want now?"

with one arm while raising the gun with the other, aiming

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

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

my way! I have questions

then, a phone

her tone

that made Chandra's face change drastically. Her gaze turned toward

their clothes?" she asked the caller

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

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