Chapter 540:


    At the sound of the door, she was startled and quickly hid in Ruby’s embrace.


    “Don’t be afraid; it’s your mommy,” Ruby tried tofort Gabri, gently stroking her back.


    Eileen moved closer and gently coaxed Gabri to lift her head from Ruby’s hug.


    When Gabri saw Eileen, she began to cry, tears rolling down her cheeks.


    She sobbed deeply and reached out for a hug.


    Eileen’s heart softened as she embraced her daughter.


    Gabri clutched at Eileen’s cor, and Eileen cuddled her face against Gabri’s chin and cheek.


    Half an hourter, Bryanpleted the discharge process.


    Rejoining Eileen, he found Gabri still unsettled but moreposed than when she was with Ruby on the way back home.


    Once home, Bryan offered to hold Gabri, but she clung to Eileen.


    Eileen said, “Just let me hold her. You didn’t sleep wellst night. Maybe you should take a nap now.”


    But Bryan was in no mood to sleep.


    His phone kept buzzing in his pocket, so he went upstairs.


    Entering the study, he answered the call.


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    “Mr. Dawson. Last night, Mr. Wright secretly drove to the seaside area to pick someone up…”


    Sitting on the ymat, Ruby watched Gabri in Eileen’s arms. Not even Gabri’s beloved rubber duck could brighten her mood. Ruby felt her heart sink.


    “It’s my fault. I should have watched Gabri more closely,” Ruby said.


    “Don’t me yourself,” Eileen said, moving closer and handing her a tissue. “Our lives are usually calm. Against those lurking in the shadows, we stand no chance. If they reallye after us, we won’t be able to defeat them. Thankfully, we’re all safe for now. I just hope Coen gets caught soon so that we can live without fear.”


    Those things were all new to Ruby. The very sight of guns had left her petrified.


    She had stayed awake all night, and the sound of gunfire still rang in her ears, even when she wasn’t carrying Gabri.


    When she and Gabri were led down the mountain, the sound of gunfire had filled the hills, and helicopters had buzzed overhead.


    “I’ve also frightened you this time,” Eileen said, not ming Ruby.


    She had watched the surveince video. The attackers had targeted Gabri alone.


    Yet Ruby had insisted on apanying Gabri.


    It was clear that Ruby had put her life on the line for Gabri’s safety.


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