Chapter 18 How Could They

Living next door was a retired elderly couple who immediately came out when they heard the commotion. They also witnessed the terrifying scene where someone came to vandalize in the afternoon, leaving them too scared to come out again. This girl had grown up under their watchful eyes; she was well- behaved and sensible, and they couldn’t understand how she had provoked such individuals.

Genevieve hobbled over, her face filled with worry, and said, “Child, those people are wicked and not good people. Be careful, they might come to bother you again. Why don’t you come and stay at my house for a

while?”

Harold excitedly tapped his cane and echoed Genevieve’s words, “Yes, it’s just the two of us at home. Come and stay with us; we have a spare room for you.”

Listening to the words of the two elderly people, Angela felt a warm feeling in her heart. Angela smiled and comforted the old couple, “Genevieve, if they can do it once, they can do it twice. Hiding at your place is not a solution.”

Genevieve looked at her and said. “Then…”

call the police.” Angela shook her phone. “Leave this kind of thing

and nodded repeatedly, “Yes, yes, you’re right. We should call the police quickly and

steps back with his wife. He said to Angela, “Angela, don’t be afraid, go ahead and call the police! We were all there this afternoon; the scene is intact, and no one has entered again. When the police come, we’ll testify for you! Trespassing and vandalizing like this can not only result in imprisonment but also make them pay for the damages. Harold was

Angela smiled

she took out her phone and called 911 to file a

voice came through. “Hello, 911.

report a crime. Someone trespassed into a private residence

up the phone. She instinctively wanted to take

camera before going to the security room to check the surveillance footage. Fortunately, even though it wasn’t as advanced as a decade later, surveillance equipment had gradually become more common during

the unit.

they retrieved the surveillance footage in the security room, Angela saw Samuel carrying a bucket of paint appearing in the frame. Although she had already

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easily gather evidence. It was basically undeniable. Following the procedure, after taking the statement, the police noted Angela’s phone number and told her to wait at home for updates, cautioning her not to wander around these days. Then, they

cleaning up the room. Harold and Genevieve also came to help. The walls had

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