Silly Bride

Chapter 212

second I get home,” Sebastian added. “You need not worry about me.”Now that she had a weight lifted off her shoulders, Winnie jumped into her car and made a beeline for the docks.Since the docks were nearer to the university, it took her just over half an hour to get there.However, a security guard stopped her before she could even drive up to the gate, leaving her with no choice but to roll down the window and try bribing her way through.To her surprise, the security guard stood his ground.“Miss, as much as I’d love to accept your money, my hands are tied. There’s a big case happening inside, so I can’t let you in under these circumstances,” he explained. “Besides, a whole team of police officers has already shown up and sealed off the area. If I still let you enter, I might end up in jail! Please cooperate and drive away, will you?”Determined to give it another shot, Winnie frowned and replied, “Are you really saying no to free money? Don’t you have other entrances here? Point me in the right direction, and I’ll reward you handsomely.”“Of course, there are other entrances, but the security in those places is even tighter because they don’t want the felons escaping from the side doors. Please leave. It isn’t safe here. If you stay any longer, chances are the police will start questioning you.” As soon as the security guard had said his piece, an armed policeman began to march toward Winnie.“This area has been cordoned off! Leave this instance!”Annoyed, Winnie quickly opened the car door and stepped out. “Officer, please let me in. I’m a family member of the hostages!”My goodness, it’s so frustrating when I have no clue about the current situation or if Granny is still safe. I know this isn’t Yartran, where I can call the shots, but why can’t I even gain entry into the docks? How utterly ridiculous!Alas, Winnie’s outburst only