Chapter 1214

Although everyone was holding up their phones, the dim light made it hard to see clearly in the darkness. Vermont skillfully blended into the crowd with Felicity alongside him.

It was the weekend, and the people in Greenwood Grove were supposed to be having a relaxing evening. However, they could not binge-watch their favorite shows or play any video games due to the power outage. The residents were annoyed and gathered in front of their homes to engage in lively chatter.

Vermont whispered a few words in Felicity’s ear, and she immediately said, “Hugo, why are you out here?”

As soon as she finished speaking, another female voice said, “Hugo! Who said you could come out? Where are you, you rascal?”

Vermont grabbed Felicity’s hand and led her toward the source of the voice. The woman continued calling Hugo’s name, searching outside and inside the building until she finally found him in one of the rooms.

child for not

room and slammed the door behind her. Vermont seized

heart was pounding as they slipped through the crowd. Though, Hugo remained calm in Vermont’s arms, seemingly unfazed by the commotion around him. No one paid them any attention.

I

that the kid would blow his cover if he gets questioned?’

had difficulty concentrating on his surroundings. He was often immersed in his own world. So, they managed to take the child to the

doing our jobs as good citizens. I’m sure anyone would do the same if they saw a kid alone on the road,” he

‘I guess I’m not

at times, the Jewell family placed their contact information in his pockets in case anyone found him. So, the police were able to make a phone call to Albert. Once they confirmed Hugo’s identity, they allowed Albert to pick him

of the incident and post it on their social media pages. However, when he looked up, he realized the two helpful citizens had already

on their way back. Felicity empathized with the child. “I feel sorry for Hugo,”

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