Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 1714

Lauren felt a chilling sensation on her back, but it was too late to dodge Denver's attack.

However, Cyrus would not allow Denver a second opportunity to hurt Lauren. He instantly grabbed the gun from his waist and held Lauren by the waist, pulling her into a protective embrace. The next second, he pulled the trigger, shooting Denver in the right arm and the left leg.

Cyrus moved as fast as lightning. A criminal should not have given him any chance to attack, for he could turn the tables in no time.

The aggrieved Denver yelped and grimaced as he felt limply onto his knees. Upon seeing that, the police swarmed him and put handcuffs on him. They finally managed to arrest Denver Whitman, the poor father who had committed crimes to avenge his beloved daughter.

After Denver collapsed, the snipers left their positions because they lost sight of their target, who was blocked by the rooftop railing. That was the reason Cyrus needed to shoot Denver in the leg.

The gunshot induced fear in Lauren. She covered both ears while trembling in Cyrus' arms. She panted heavily and was drenched in cold sweat.

"Hey, don't be afraid. Everything's fine now." Cyrus did not immediately lead her away from the rooftop. Instead, he hugged her tightly while seated on a concrete block. He gently and patiently comforted her, "Have you not played firecrackers before? Just take the gunshots as my way of celebrating your rescue!

"Do you feel better if we put it that way?"

She buried her tear-stained face in his shirt as she continued sobbing. Feeling sorry for her, he sighed and tightened his grip on her shoulders.

"I thought… I'd die…" A long pause later, she finally spoke in a muffled voice.

"That won't happen. Lauren, you're smart and brave. In fact, you're better than me!" Cyrus felt a rush of adrenaline whenever he recalled the way Lauren negotiated with Denver. With a smile, he drew closer to her face.

He added, "Besides, I'm here. I won't let anything happen to you because it's my duty as a policeman. I need to answer to Jasper and Lyse as well."

Moreover, he wanted to be responsible for her. However, he did not say that final thought aloud.

"It wasn't empty talk. I really wanted to help that man," she mumbled between sobs and sniffles.

"Lauren." Cyrus put on a serious expression. "You said you were a school bullying victim. Is that true?"

Lauren widened her eyes, still disoriented from the shocking incident. She trembled endlessly in his arms, denying, "No… I was never bullied in school. That was nonsense. I have never been bullied…"

Cyrus was full of questions for Lauren, but he held back as he didn't want to pressure her. Instead, he quietly clenched his fist, thinking, "Landon Harper, you rascal! Have you been taking proper care of Lauren?"