Thrive under pressure

Being aware that the Tres were still targeting her, Joanna felt a chill crawl down her spine.

They did not only know about her location at that moment but were also confident enough to lure her using her father's condition. It was clear that they had planted their eyes on her, following her movement and finding the right moment to capture her.

"I know you love your family a lot, Ann." Marvin's words pulled Joanna back from the trance that made her worry and restless. She shifted her gaze from the space toward Marvin, who was speaking to her. "But next time, be more careful in dealing with any stranger. Trying to be calm in reading the situation. Don't get lured easily in whatever reason they made that includes all the people you know and dear to you."

Marvin poured out what he had wanted to tell her, which also became a reason to come to see her.