The woman stabbed Matthew with the knife.
A sudden, searing pain erupted from Matthew’s abdomen, causing a rush of blood. Instinctively, he covered the wound, his legs giving way as he knelt on the ground.
Amid the chaos, his phone slipped from his pocket.
Breck stood in astonishment, caught off guard by the abrupt shift in the situation.
Witnessing the woman poised to strike Matthew again, Breck snapped out of his stupor. Reacting swiftly, he seized her wrist and disarmed her.
With blazing eyes, Hamilton’s wife cried to Matthew, “Give my children back to me! They’re all I have.”
Having given birth to the twins later in life, she held them dear, and the thought of losing them was unbearable.
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With pain etched across his face, Matthew bit his lip, his expression somber and tense.
Exasperated, Breck berated the woman, “You’re out of your mind! Your kids are at the police station! You’re delusional!”
“You’re lying to me! You’ll stop at nothing to get what you want.
They’re just innocent kids!” the woman protested, her voice a mix of anguish and desperation.
Just as emotions reached a boiling point, Erma’s phone rang-a call from the police station.
Overwhelmed with joy upon hearing that her children were safe, she forcefully pushed Breck aside and hurriedly left.
Breck staggered backward, casting a resentful gaze at her retreating figure. “What is wrong with these people?”
“Breck. Matthew’s weakened voice called out.
“Mr. Clark!” Breck hurried to Matthew’s side, alarmed by the severity of his injury.
He took out his phone and said, “I’ll call an ambulance. Hold on.”
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Matthew drew in a deep breath, his thin lips forming a firm line, a delicate sheen of sweat adorning his forehead.
From the corner of his eye, he caught sight of the flickering phone screen, He gestured to Breck, silently urging him to retrieve it from the ground.
Upon realizing it was a call from Stella, a subtle shift played across Matthew’s features.
Taking note of his expression, Breck inquired cautiously, “Mr. Clark, do you want me to end the call?”
Matthew remained silent for a moment, then exerted effort to utter, “Answer it.”
Breck proceeded to activate the speakerphone, bringing the device closer to Matthew.
Through the phone, Stella inquired, “Darling, did I interrupt your work? I’ve just finished my work and have some time to talk with you.