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Chapter 1152
Joe gave Paul a sharp look, and the two immediately moved to a spot where they could avoid stray bullets. In such chaotic shootouts, it was too easy for innocent people to get caught in
the crossfire.
They had encountered chaotic gunfights like this abroad before, but it was their first time being so close to the action
with such intense, rapid gunfire and terrified people running
everywhere.
Paul frowned and said, “There’s been a rise in terrorist attacks in this country recently.”
Joe’s face remained expressionless as he watched the frightened crowd scatter outside the restaurant. A heavy feeling of unease crept into his chest, but he quickly pushed it down.
In a low voice, he said, “We’ll wait until the police get the situation under control before we leave.”
“Understood,” Paul replied, scanning the chaotic scene outside. Given how serious things were, even when police arrived, it would take them time to regain control.
As they had anticipated, it took three hours for the police to apprehend the culprits responsible for the mayhem. More than 20 people were killed in the indiscriminate shooting.
The street outside was stained with bright red blood.
Joe glanced briefly at a few bodies lying on the ground ahead of him. After taking in the scene, he withdrew his gaze and said in a somber tone, “Get everything wrapped up today. We’re heading to Jipsburg tomorrow.”
The next day, Skylar visited Pearlhall Residence. Today, Howard was scheduled to check on
Gloria’s health.
Gloria’s condition hadn’t been great. She often felt weak and lacked energy.
Given her age and overall health, major surgeries were no longer an option. The risk of her not surviving the operation was too high.
Her heart had undergone multiple bypass surgeries before, but in recent years, developed emphysema and kidney inflammation.
she had also
Gloria had been to the hospital many times for treatments, but each time, the results were minimal at best.
Both Skylar and Edgar understood Gloria’s condition well by now. Edger especially felt sorry for Gloria, seeing how much she was struggling to hold on.
Years ago,
Gloria’s health had already begun to decline. But too much had happened in the
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Froson Martin’s passing to Edwin’s reckless behavior, not to mention the scheming of
Ernest and Joe’s relatives, all of it had drained her mentally and physically.
Recently, Gloria had been finding it harder to endure, partly due to the loss of Viola. However, seeing Joe and Skylar finally in harmony brought her some peace. Watching them face life’s difficulties together allowed her to let go of some of the burdens.
But now, her body was starting to give out.
Listening to Edgar’s words, Skylar felt even more concerned for Gloria.
Luckily, after Howard examined her, he said that while Gloria’s condition was fragile, she just needed rest. The key was to avoid any unnecessary stress or emotional strain.
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