He lowered Munchkin onto the floor. He opened the collar and revealed Munchkin's small face. "Munchkin, many strangers will be coming in in a while, but don’t be afraid. Daddy will be next to you the entire time, so be good, hold onto me, and don't move. Do you understand?"
"Got it!" The little guy nodded seriously.
After that, Theo raised the coat and covered Munchkin's entire face before picking him up again.
Munchkin's hands just barely managed to stretch themselves out the sleeves to tightly hug Theo's neck. Even so, he could not see the outside because the coat was obstructing his view.
After ensuring Theo was protecting him well, Theo touched his waist. At this moment, a ding sounded. As expected, the elevator opened its doors on the next floor.
Theo was standing in front of me. With one arm carrying Munchkin, he used the other to quickly fish out his handgun from behind his waist before aiming it at Munchkin's forehead.
My eyes widened. I wanted to stop him but did not dare to. My brain instantly went blank.
The elevator doors slowly opened. The people standing at the door initially wanted to rush in, but when they saw Theo's actions inside the elevator, they all stood in place from fear.
"Take one step and you'll have to bear the consequences."
I saw the blue veins on the back of Theo's hand pulsate. I knew how much force he was exerting.
Hearing this, the people at the doors naturally did not dare to move a muscle. After a stalemate that lasted for nearly one minute, the elevator doors slowly began to close before continuing its way down.
Theo put away the gun, and I was relieved.
He turned to me. "Sorry, I didn't have enough time to go over things with you."
There was some guilt in his eyes.
I shook my head and leaned my head against his shoulder. "It's all my fault. If I hadn't been so stupid this time, the three of us wouldn't be in so much danger now.”
"It's okay. I can solve it."
He put away the gun and patted me on the shoulder.
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