"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!"

handed the baby to Justin and bent down to gather her scattered belongings. She shoved everything hastily into

to the ground by Justin,

"You're useless! You can't even do your job

bracelet on the ground. Her eyes widened in

to pick it up, Rosalie darted over,

Chandra

do you want now?"

while raising the gun with the other,

stepped between them. "Everyone, calm down! The police are almost

and quickly left with Justin. Chandra started to chase after them, but Xyla blocked

way! I have questions for her!"

a phone

answered, her tone

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

clothes?" she asked the

in black, the other in light teal. They

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