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.

waiting downstairs Seeing them safe and sound, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, “Mr. Reynolds, Ms. Bennett, are you

her hair back and getting

didn’t ask about Leandro, who was sitting next to her,

just sat there, as cool as a cucumber, not seeming to want to answer the

said, “Just a few scrapes here and there.”

replied with relief, “He is a boy, so

She just found a comfortable position

outside the window, lost in thought

stepped inside, a familiar little figure clung to her leg. It was Valerio, his face streaked with

tears

advised, “Don’t cry Boys shouldn’t

trying to stifle his sobs.

his effort, Seraphina’s face lit up in a smile, “There you go! Now let go, I need to freshen

nod, Valerio released his

with Valerio trailing behind her. Leandro, who came in after them, didn’t even get a second

at their retreating figures, but said

hour later, Herman showed up at the apartment. Leandro had already showered and was changing clothes.

the unmanageable Seraphina to his

bomb site, no useful leads,” Herman said, watching Leandro change, “The stolen car was found in the east side of town, but no leads there either. They were extremely careful. Any guess on who

simply, while buttoning his cuff.

did nothing. What’s their motive for causing such a

makes their motive clear, Leandro said, “They were just testing

surprised, Testing you for what?”

how much I care about the woman they kidnapped, Leandro replied slowly, looking

thought for a moment, then said slowly. “And then they plan to use her against you? The people who know about your relationship with her… hold on, what is your

at him, “Are you here

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