Mrs. Wells knelt on the ground, clutching Penelope's shirt. "Son, this isn't the time for anger. Cole has to survive. Consider Zoe and Christopher's future."

Finally, Penelope lifted his feet and walked toward Cole.

Each step felt as heavy as lead, but he understood the implications if Cole died for Christopher, knowing that the consequences would haunt Zoe for a lifetime.

This meant there was a life hanging in the balance between him and Zoe, potentially ending everything between them.

Together, Penelope and Mrs. Wells carried Cole out.

Before long, the police arrived, accompanied by Barrett.

They quickly gathered information about the incident and collected relevant evidence on-site. Then, they...