Ryan’s eyelids twitched slightly before they finally opened, though the moment consciousness returned, a sharp pain exploded through the back of his head. He groaned deeply and tried instinctively to raise his hand toward the injury, but the movement stopped halfway when he realized he could not mo

Without wasting any more time, he stepped closer to the wall and grabbed the top edge of the fence firmly with both hands. His shoes scraped slightly against the concrete as he began climbing upward. The fence was high, but adrenaline and worry pushed him forward. Within moments, he managed to

“I am sure you will enjoy the meal too. My wife spent a lot of time preparing dinner.” The driver forced a polite nod, though inwardly he remained tense. “That is thoughtful,” he replied. Brianna’s father then turned around and began leading the way deeper into the house. The driver followed cl

The driver reacted instantly.He spun around sharply just before the pipe crashed downward.WHOOSH!The metal narrowly missed his head.The woman screamed again and tried swinging the pipe for another strike, but this time the driver caught her wrist before the blow could land.Her eyes widened in s

The officers walked in the house.One of the officers immediately moved toward Ryan and asked in a serious tone, “Mr. Walker, are you alright?”Ryan slowly lifted his head despite the throbbing pain at the back of it. Blood had dried partially around his neck and collar, but fresh blood still stain