The lobby of the Civil Affairs Bureau was in turmoil.
The accident caught Amelia Clarke completely off guard; she didn't even have the chance to cry out before she tumbled down the stairs.
Someone had pushed her from behind with a force that seemed to wish her dead.
A sharp pain radiated from her buttocks to her abdomen, and she felt a warm liquid flowing out.
She could feel something leaving her body, and panic and heartache flooded her mind in an instant. She clung tightly to the arm of the man who rushed over to hold her, grabbing on as if it were a lifeline. Her voice trembled as she spoke, "Owen...the baby..."
"Don't be afraid." Owen Moreland's voice was terrifyingly calm as he picked up Amelia and quickly walked out.
Director Taylor also rushed over, encountering Owen Moreland face to face. Owen didn't stop, simply leaving the command, "Call the police," as he hurried away with Amelia in his arms.