Reborn with Nothing but My Farm and Vengeance in the Apocalypse novel Chapter 161

Chapter 161: Chapter 161

After the three of them drove back to The Metropolis Residences, Sophie Thorne and Melody Summers agreed to visit Brianna White in the hospital again in a couple of days.

Hearing this, Officer Tristan Tanner said with some disapproval, "You two should go out less these days. More and more people are disappearing in the city, and women your age have always been the kidnappers’ prime targets."

The long, deep night now ruled the world, and all the evil that once dared not show itself in the light of day was now eagerly bubbling to the surface.

With darkness providing round-the-clock cover, criminals were always ready to strike, and the pressure on the police to maintain public order had skyrocketed. If not for military support, the city would be on the brink of total chaos.

Kidnapping cases had become frequent in the city recently. Some people would just go downstairs for a moment to take out the trash, only to be ambushed by someone lunging from the shadows. Their mouths and noses would be covered, and they’d be dragged away, disappearing without a trace.

Many people were too afraid to go out anymore. If they absolutely had to leave their homes, they did so in large groups, never daring to be caught alone.

Melody Summers thought about the kidnapping Grace Sutton and Joanna Dunn had experienced. ’Officer Roman Rhodes said that group of kidnappers had been completely apprehended, but new cases are still popping up endlessly.’

’It looks like these kidnappers are part of a massive organization...’

Sophie Thorne, however, replied reassuringly, "I always have at least six bodyguards with me when I go out. You can rest assured."

Hearing this, Officer Tristan Tanner could only offer a helpless smile. He reminded them one last time to be careful, then hurried back to the emergency response office.

After saying goodbye to Sophie Thorne, Melody Summers returned home.

The moment she stepped into the living room, she gave her grandmother and Miss Lowell, who were watching TV on the sofa, a fright.

Her grandmother shot up from the sofa and rushed over to Melody, asking in a panic, "What happened to you! Why are you covered in blood?!"

Miss Lowell also grabbed Melody worriedly, looking her over from head to toe to check for any injuries.

Melody looked down and cursed inwardly. ’Oh, no—’

She had forgotten she was still spattered with the blood Brianna White had coughed up, which had now dried to a dark, blackish color.

Not wanting to frighten her grandmother and Miss Lowell, Melody quickly recounted everything that had just happened.

Her grandmother was a naturally tender-hearted woman. She was in tears after hearing about Brianna White’s ordeal. "Oh, dear, that poor girl. How could she go through something like that? People these days have such wicked hearts! They’ll drive someone to their death without a second thought!"

Miss Lowell could relate to Brianna White’s situation. She’d had a similar experience herself, and it was disheartening to think that after so many years, people were still being trapped in the same kind of predicament.

Miss Lowell sighed, pushing aside her thoughts. She said to Melody, "Quick, go take a shower and change your clothes. I made your favorite fried lotus root and pork patties today. There are also fresh lotus seeds, with the bitter pith already removed. They’re tender and sweet."

Melody was taken aback. ’Lotus root patties? Lotus seeds?’

She asked, puzzled, "Where did we get lotus root and lotus seeds?"

’To avoid making her family suspicious, I haven’t dared to take out the lotus roots and seed pods from my space,’ Melody thought. ’I’m starting to regret not planting some lotuses in our backyard pond back then.’

Her grandmother smiled and replied, "Officer Roman Rhodes brought them over. He brought lots of lotus roots and seed pods, and even a huge lobster as long as your arm! We’ll grill it for you tomorrow."

Melody was stunned. ’The lotus roots and seed pods from Officer Rhodes must have been from the lotus gift set he bought at The Arcadia Store.’

She couldn’t help but marvel at his generosity. ’A gift set worth tens of thousands, and he just gives it away. Not to mention, ever since the New Year, he’s been bringing food over every so often. He’s truly treating Miss Lowell like his own elder.’

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