However, Evelyn didn't calm down even after Finnick had finished speaking. In fact, she became all the more worked up. Her hand shot out, and she yanked a string that had been concealed very well in the ground. At the next moment, a bang sounded, and an explosion ripped through the air.
The place was relatively quiet, so there probably wouldn't be any traces of the three of them if it weren't for the dust flying in the air. As Vivian and Finnick staggered up, they coughed violently as the dust particles in the air invaded their nostrils.
Fortunately, they were both fine because there was a big hole behind them. When Evelyn pulled the string, Finnick had swiftly jumped into the hole while dragging Vivian along.
While he sustained some injuries on his back, they were merely superficial. On the whole, he was fine.
However, when they darted their gazes around in search of Evelyn, there was no sign of her. Evelyn had vanished without a trace again. Vivian shook her head regretfully as helplessness engulfed her. Argh! The plan was on the brink of success, but now, it's all ruined! After the police arrived, they searched the vicinity for Evelyn but to no avail.
Vivian and Finnick went back home after following the police to the police station again to have their statements taken.
The first thing Vivian did when they got home was to go upstairs and get the first-aid kit. Although Finnick's injuries were mere grazes, they had to be treated nonetheless.
After all, the consequences would be inconceivable if the wound were to become infected.
Lifting the back of his shirt lightly, Vivian was so distressed when she saw the dried blood on his back that she instinctively reached out to touch it.
But at the thought that it would hurt him, she took out the necessary items before she started washing and bandaging his wound.
In no time, she finished doing all that. Subsequently, Finnick turned around and stared at her.
"Did you sustain any injuries?" He couldn't see any injuries at first glance, but he was still worried that she might have some hidden injuries beneath her clothes.
If an injury isn't discovered in time, it'll leave a long-term sequela!
"Hmm... none that I know of at this moment."
Vivian moved her limbs, but she didn't feel any part of her hurting.
At that, Finnick nodded. After ensuring that he wouldn't lean back against the sofa, he reached out and hugged her.
"Alright. Never mind if we didn't manage to catch her this time. We'll definitely succeed one day."
He knew that she was currently feeling a tad dejected, but apart from catching Evelyn personally, the only thing he could do was to comfort her.
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