Meanwhile, Josie had been bound to a chair for two full days. Her entire body was numb as she stared blankly at the images on the television screen.

It was unclear how much she had watched.

The camera focused on the lively guests. Dexter and Heather were not present. Josie presumed they were preparing.

It’s happening soon…

Josie could clearly sense the nervousness in Johnny and his subordinates.

Unexpectedly, Josie felt relaxed. She couldn’t care less, knowing that there was no chance for redemption.

“Boss… what’s that sound…” one lackey asked Johnny, holding his breath to listen.

Johnny’s brow furrowed as he discerned the sporadic, weighty thuds of a walking stick hitting the floor, indicating the presence of someone using a walker.

“Someone’s coming!” Johnny exclaimed in alarm. He drew his knife, cautiously moving forward.

Josie furrowed her brows. She also heard the sound of the walking stick approaching, the disordered footfalls growing louder. Their intent was unmistakable. They were advancing in their direction.

pair of feet clad in canvas shoes. She continued to look up and saw a hunched figure, leaning on a walking stick. When her gaze

How can it be

already over sixty, and although his health was not the best, he remained calm even in

come alone. He scanned the desolate, abandoned construction

His gaze darkened.

brandished his knife at him, a hint of fear lingering in his

his gaze toward Johnny, his voice steady as he said, “This is my home. If anyone should be asking that question, it should be

Johnny searched his memories. “Y-You’re Mark

How on earth did Mark manage to find

commented, “Young man, you

on his walking stick, completely

and his subordinates

further. Weapons don’t discriminate. You’re not

from my youth until now. There’s nothing I haven’t seen. Your mere knife

continued to move

next. Should we take action? But this man is, nominally, Heather’s father at present! If we don’t,

young man. Whatever you’re planning to do

a trace of anticipation, but in an instant,

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