A bomb disposal expert’s voice cut through the tension, firm and grave.
“This is a remotely controlled bomb. Going up there would be signing
your death warrant.”But Mila’s resolve remained unshaken. “No, they won’t harm me. If I’m
there, they won’t dare to trigger the bomb.”Please, tell me how to disarm it. Let me do it.”The expert’s frustration boiled over. “You’re risking your life for nothing.
Get her out of here!” he barked.Yet Mila held onto the expert’s hand tightly, her determination
unwavering. “Let me go up there. My name is Mila. They won’t harm
me. Please, show me how to disarm it. Trust me!”Though he empathized with her desperation to save Loretta, the expert
couldn’t comprehend her readiness to put herself in harm’s way. “I don’t
care who you are. You need to leave the restricted area immediately.”
Suddenly, Loretta’s voice echoed from above, calling out, “Chubs,
Chubs…”Mila’s gaze shot upward with tears clouding her vision. She strained to
see Loretta clearly, hastily wiping away her tears and forcing a smile.
“Grandma, don’t worry! I’m here to rescue you. You’ll be down soon!”
Loretta’s smile was gentle as she spoke. “Chubs, Grandma loves you
dearly. You know that, right?”Mila nodded through her tears. “I do, Grandma. Please, let’s save these
words for later. Let’s talk when we’re all home, okay?”Loretta’s voice rang out again, “Chubs, I have seen your parents and
your little brother. I have no regrets now. I’ll watch over you all from
heaven, ensuring your safety and well-being.”Mila’s heart felt like it was being torn apart, each beat aching with
longing. Her voice quivered as she spoke, “Grandma, where are my
parents and brother? And Grandpa?”“They’re confined in a villa. I don’t know the address. I couldn’t see
much of the surroundings.”As Mila looked at the frail Loretta, she sank to her knees before the
bomb disposal expert. “Please, let me go up there! Whether it’s Dark
Shadows Society or Oliver, they won’t harm me. I can save Grandma if
you let me!”The bomb disposal expert signaled to the police officers. Without
hesitation, they rushed over and escorted Mila away.Loretta watched Mila with a mix of kindness and sadness. Tears
streamed down her face as she called out, “Chubs, please don’t forget
me! I love you so, so much!”Being restrained by the officers, Mila was unable to turn around to see
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After the officers had ushered her beyond the safety perimeter, Phoebe
rushed to her side, breathless. “Mila, please don’t act impulsively, just
wait—”Before her plea could fully register, a thunderous blast ripped through
the air, reverberating as if the very earth were fracturing. The ground
quivered beneath them, and the sound seemed to resonate endlessly
in their ears.In a reflexive reaction, bomb disposal experts and police officers alike
dove for cover.Phoebe darted forward and enfolded Mila in a tight embrace.Mila’s body quaked, seized in a state of shock. It felt as though her very
essence had been obliterated alongside Loretta.Stiffened by the shockwave, she remained immobile, held securely by
Phoebe’s embrace.Phoebe’s gaze fell upon the epicenter of the explosion. Amidst the
swirling haze and the searing sun, Loretta seemed to scatter like
delicate petals and slowly dissipated into dust.Tears brimmed in Phoebe’s eyes and traced down her cheeks. She
knew she had to be Mila’s steadfast anchor, thus she suppressed her
tears and clung fiercely to Mila.Mila’s core seemed to splinter and her tears cascaded like a deluge.
Her heart seemed to explode and the agony left her breathless.She pushed against Phoebe with all her might, yearning to glimpse
Loretta. Yet Phoebe held firm, her voice trembling as she cried out,
“Mila, don’t move!”Mila sobbed within Phoebe’s embrace, her voice quivering. “It’s not
Grandma, right? The explosion didn’t hit her. Let me see—”FindNovel.netPhoebe cupped Mila’s face, deterring her from turning around, her own
breath hitching. “Mila, let’s not look, alright?”
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