Ianâs words made me frown,
This was more than just a prank-it was a premeditated act of arson.
The masterminds had cleverly duped the nearby fire department, creating a situation where the residents of Roz Town couldnât receive the vital assistance they needed in time-an awful manipulation that led to this.
Realizing this, Zoe erupted in anger, her voice dripping with fury as she spat, âHow could they? Sneaky, conniving bastards! If I lay hands on them, they wonât have heads left to cut off!â
She was seething, her anger palpable.
âThe new building had so many people in it, Those responsible for this are worse than animals!â
But her tirade was suddenly cut short as she clutched her eyes and slumped into Ianâs arms.
âZoe!â I was so anxious that I almost jumped up.
Panic welled up within me, almost driving me to my feet.
Ian, too, seemed rattled.
Hastily, he reached out, gently brushing Zoeâs nose before letting out a relieved breath.
âSheâs okay.
She was just too worked up and fainted,â he assured, his tension easing visibly.
Suddenly, the wailing ambulance siren pierced the air, Its distant cry sounded almost melodic.
With the ambulanceâs timely arrival, Ian and I swiftly aided the medical tean in carefully transferring Zoe onto a stretcher and then into the vehicle,
It was only then that my gaze fell on the wound marring Ianâs arm.
I couldnât help but voice my concern.
âHey, Ian, youâre hurt too.
You should get to the hospital as well.
The fire has been put out, and weâre good on assistance for now.
â
Ian agreed.
As the doctor examined Zoe, I impatiently sat on the bench in the corridor, waiting anxiously for any news.
Suddenly, a pair of black shoes appeared in front of me.
Raising my gaze, I found Calebâs furrowed expression,
I stood up abruptly, my irritation apparent.
âCaleb, why didnât you answer when I called you just now?â
Caleb offered an apology.
âIâm sorry.
An emergency came up, and I couldnât break free in time.
â
âWhat happened?â I scrutinized him, only to spot a lipstick mark on his collar.
My face turned cold immediately.
A lipstick markâ¦
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Suppressing my anger, I asked, Dylan?â jave you met someone else, apart from
Calebâs silence was all the confirmation I needed.
Fuming, I confronted him, âCaleb, there was a fire at the new building just now.
Roz Townâs residents and I were in danger.
Where were you and what were you doing?â
âDebra, please donât blame Caleb.
â
A familiar and annoying voice interrupted us.
I turned around to see Denise coming out from the corner and walking to us.
She had an embarrassed look on her face as she explained in a soft voice, âI missed Dylan so much that I went to see the kid secretly.
I didnât expect to run into Caleb.
â