The sense of danger was temporarily relieved, and exhaustion surged forth. The relaxed Charlotte Cooper suddenly felt aching all over her body, her legs continuously trembling as she took shaky steps.
Was she scared? Yes, she was. If she hadn't been able to reach the destination in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
The more she thought about it, the more tense she became.
She no longer had parents, and Marilyn Scott in her heart was her mother. Moreover, she didn't want Henry Russell to experience the pain of losing a loved one.
Body drained of strength, Charlotte slumped onto an uncomfortable chair, her hands resting weakly on the table. Soon, she fell asleep, shivering.
When Henry Russell arrived, he saw her sleeping on the table, her brows knitted, clearly troubled by a dream.
"Mr. Russell, we... " The police officer who noticed his arrival approached, ready to discuss the details of the case.