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Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1090

Axel stood there, frozen in confusion, as if pushing her away was wrong, but so was not pushing her away. After a moment of hesitation, he blurted out,

"There's a line we shouldn't cross."

But Blossom, as if she hadn't heard him, clung to him even tighter.

Axel, with his headset on, heard Tarquin's voice in his ear,

"If you've reached the spot, don't rush in. They've got guns, you..."

"I'm already on it."

No sooner had Axel spoken than he sensed danger behind him. He swiftly scooped up Blossom and dodged.

Bullets whizzed past them as Axel furrowed his brow, clutching Blossom tightly and taking cover behind a pillar,

"Close your eyes and stay put."

Obediently, Blossom shut her eyes, trembling in his arms.

After a second's hesitation, Axel gently pushed her aside and darted away.

Gunfire echoed all around as Blossom curled up behind the pillar, covering her ears, her whole body shaking with fear.

Eventually, the gunfire ceased. Sensing someone approaching, she quickly opened her eyes.

Axel reappeared in front of her, dressed in a black tracksuit, his expression stern.

Yet, Blossom wasn't afraid. She quickly got up and threw herself into his arms again, sobbing uncontrollably.

Axel grunted but didn't push her away.

"It's safe now, I'll take you out of here."

Blossom nodded eagerly, refusing to let go. Axel hesitated for a moment, then lifted her in his arms and walked out.

Police cars and ambulances arrived simultaneously. Axel tried to hand Blossom over to a medic, but she clung to him desperately.

It wasn't until she saw Hollis that she burst into tears again and threw herself into her mother's embrace.

The sight of mother and daughter crying together was heart-wrenching.

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