Annabelle realized something. The moment she saw Joseph, she paused abruptly.
Lucille wiped away the tears on her face and hugged Annabelle. "Mom, this is the young man I mentioned to you. He saved us."
Having had a narrow escape from death, Annabelle turned to Joseph and choked up as she mumbled, "Thank you. Thank you..."
Joseph looked at the panic-stricken mother and daughter and assured them, "No need to thank me. Also, don't be afraid. Everything's okay now."
Joseph had not come alone. He had brought his men with him.
There were several luxury cars parked outside the courtyard, and the deferential, devoted men following behind Joseph inside the courtyard clearly indicated his high status.
What had been a big trouble for the mother and daughter duo was nothing to him.
Suppressing his emotions and pity, Joseph's eyes bore into Lucille as he asked, "I've come to fulfill my promise, so will you come with me?"
Lucille sniffled and nodded heavily.