After throwing them an angry glance, Finnick got into a cab and hastened after Vivian. I hope Vivian will be safe and able to rescue Larry without a hitch!
Despite having such a thought, he still felt a little uneasy. The situation will be more manageable if Evelyn is alone there, but it will be otherwise with Shane being around.
If they get into a fight, Vivian is no match for them!
"Mister, please speed up!" Finnick grew anxious while the cab was moving at a snail's pace.
Right away, the vehicle accelerated as the driver sensed the anxiety in his tone. Still, it could not keep up with his desired speed. Meanwhile, Vivian was approaching the building. The surroundings were dingy and damp, and there were some bugs
flying around.
She accidentally kicked a stone, causing the bugs underneath the stone to rush out.
Aah! Vivian jumped up in fright. Yet, thinking about Larry, she plucked up the courage to move forward and enter the building. Evelyn had expected Vivian to discover that place, but she did not foresee the latter would get there so soon. Slap! When Vivian went inside, she heard a slap.
Oh Gosh! Did she just slap little pumpkin? It must be!
Uneasiness flickered in Vivian's eyes, and she ran forward hurriedly. Soon, both Evelyn and Larry came into sight. Evelyn was pinching Larry's cheek while her gaze was so vicious that it horrified Vivian.
What has she gone through? Why does she hate us so much? She must have suffered a lot to have eyes that hold a look of implacable hatred!
However, time did not allow Vivian to ponder over that question further. She could only rush toward Larry to untie and rescue him.
"Don't come over!" Evelyn had been there since morning and was getting agitated when she saw Vivian approaching. Much to her appeasement, Vivian looked anxious and frightened. The more she worried about her son, the happier Evelyn was.
Contentment filled Evelyn's heart, and she could barely conceal her delight.
Immediately, she pressed a knife against Larry's neck. Upon seeing that, Vivian dared not act rashly for fear that Evelyn would cut his throat.
She was full of fear, panic, and anxiety when her son was being tortured. I don't deserve to be his mom!
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