Chapter 119 Youâd Better Come Back Safe and Sound After hanging up, Charlotte glanced at Joe and David.
Both of them instantly understood her thoughts and almost simultaneously protested, âNo, you canât go in.â
Joe even grabbed her wrist in frustration, âApart from seeking death, whatâs the point of your actions?
Do you really think she will spare the two kids because of this?â
Charlotte calmly looked at Joe and gradually pulled her hand away, âI can go in with hidden surveillance devices to locate the bombs.â
Although Charlotte didnât understand why Lily suddenly went mad, her intense hostility would likely lead her to let Charlotte 1.
âIâll go.â David suddenly stepped forward, his gaze heavy on Charlotte. âA few days ago, I had a heated argument with Lily, saying a lot of provocative things to her. I meant to discourage her, but I didnât expect her to make such a scene.â
He turned his head towards the direction of the warehouse, âBesides, she wants to marry me. Your presence wonât help.â
Charlotte shook her head, but the phone rang at that moment. Lilyâs voice came through the receiver with a hint of amusement, âSo, have you decided whether to agree to my demands?â
David snatched the phone, his tone icy, âWeâre in a remote suburb. How can I marry you? Why donât you come out first, and then we canâ¦â
Before he could finish, Lily burst into manic laughter, âDavid! When you left me back then, you also used these words to deceive me. But what happened later? You never showed up again!â
Her voice grew sharp and piercing, âI wonât trust you again! Charlotte, David! Neither of you can be missing. Both of you, come in!â
As soon as her words fell, slapping sounds echoed from inside, followed by the sobbing of Anna and Ben, âMomâ¦â
At that moment, a murderous intent took hold in Charlotteâs heart.
She gripped the weapon tightly in her hand, wishing she could rush in right away and kill Lily, holding the two children close to her.
But she couldnât.
Dark red blood dripped from her palm to the ground. Seeing this, Joe quickly pulled her hand away, âAre you out of your mind?â
Hearing his voice, Charlotte suddenly felt a surge of clarity.
She tightly held Joeâs hand and spoke into the phone, âLily, I have no problem entering, but the children are innocent. Those two kids arenât Davidâs; theyâre Joeâs! Joeâs their father!â
Joeâs pupils contracted suddenly, looking at Charlotte in disbelief.
However, the present Charlotte paid no heed to his thoughts. She was focused on explaining to Lily, âI only realized I was pregnant after divorcing Joe. I didnât want the innocent children to bear the brunt of our mistakes, so I chose to give birth to them! Youâve been an unwed mother before. You should understandâ¦â
Lily sneered and interrupted her, âWhat are you talking about? Iâve never been an unwed mother.â
âWhat?â Charlotteâs words were abruptly cut off, and she stared at David in astonishment. David seemed equally taken aback.
âDonât waste time! I donât care whose kids they are. If you donât come in, Iâll give them a little injury.â Her tone turned light and dangerous, âIâll give you three minutes. One minute late, and Iâll cut a small mark on their little armsâ¦â
Before Lily could finish, Charlotte snatched the walkie-talkie from the captain of the security team and sprinted toward the warehouse entrance.
David followed closely behind, but Joe remained rooted to the spot, his brows furrowed. âMake sure theyâre all in position. If any unfavorable situation arises, they should act immediately.â
The words Charlotte had just said to Lily echoed in his mind, and he unconsciously pulled out a cigarette and lit it.
Youâd better come back safe and sound, Charlotte.