Chapter 158
Herman paid no mind to Seraphina’s words, as he was busy snooping around the bomb site.
The scene was pretty bare bones. Other than Seraphina and the bomb, the kidnappers didn’t leave much behind.
“Even though no one got hurt, a bomb did go off. This is no small potatoes, Herman said to Leandro, I’m gonna report to the station so they can start an investigation
Leandro took a moment to think, then nodded in agreement.
Seraphina, covered in dust, stood aside in silence, “Can I go home and take a shower and change clothes now?”
“Hold your horses, Herman said, “Before you go, can you tell me what happened?”
Seraphina crossed her arms. “They kidnapped me right outside the hospital yesterday. They drove me here and I was stuck in the car all night. In the morning, they brought me up here and tied me up. After that, they just vanished. Two guys, both wearing hats and masks”
“Did they hurt you?” asked Herman, “Or did they say anything?”
“No,” Seraphina said, “Honestly, they were kind of polite. They didn’t lay a finger on me and even gave me water and food”
Hearing this, Herman and Leandro exchanged a glance.
Leandro looked grim, his brow furrowed. It was hard to tell whether it was because of the events of the day, or the dust covering him.
Seeing this, Herman said, “In that case, Leandro, you take her home. I’ll come by later with some colleagues to collect evidence.”
Leandro nodded, then turned to walk downstairs
Seraphina gave Herman a goodbye wave and followed Leandro down the stairs.
a sigh
fine,” Seraphina replied, brushing her hair back and getting into the car,
rearview mirror. She didn’t ask about Leandro, who was sitting next
sat there, as cool as a cucumber, not
a few scrapes
“He is a boy, so a few scrapes aren’t a big
just found a comfortable position and closed her eyes
distant, his gaze fixed outside the window, lost
the apartment, as soon as Seraphina stepped inside, a familiar little figure clung to her leg. It
tears
advised, “Don’t cry Boys shouldn’t be in tears all the
trying to stifle
smile, “There you go! Now
nod, Valerio released his grip.
behind her. Leandro, who came in after them, didn’t
their retreating figures, but said nothing.
at the apartment. Leandro had already
his colleagues and went into Leandro’s
the bomb site, no useful leads,” Herman said, watching Leandro change, “The stolen car was found in the east side of town, but
simply, while buttoning
were targeting you, but did nothing.
makes their motive clear, Leandro said, “They were
Testing you for
about the woman they kidnapped, Leandro replied slowly,
they plan to use her against you? The people who know about your relationship with
you here to investigate or to
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