Chapter 18 How Could They
Chapter 18 How Could They
Living next door was a retired elderly couple who immediately came out when they heard the commotion. They also witnessed the terrifying scene where someone came to vandalize in the afternoon, leaving them too scared to come out again. This girl had grown up under their watchful eyes; she was well- behaved and sensible, and they couldn’t understand how she had provoked such individuals.
Genevieve hobbled over, her face filled with worry, and said, “Child, those people are wicked and not good people. Be careful, they might come to bother you again. Why don’t you come and stay at my house for a
while?”
Harold excitedly tapped his cane and echoed Genevieve’s words, “Yes, it’s just the two of us at home. Come and stay with us; we have a spare room for you.”
Listening to the words of the two elderly people, Angela felt a warm feeling in her heart. Angela smiled and comforted the old couple, “Genevieve, if they can do it once, they can do it twice. Hiding at your place is not a solution.”
Genevieve looked at her and said. “Then…”
“I will call the police.” Angela shook her phone. “Leave this kind of thing to the professionals.”
Genevieve suddenly realized and nodded repeatedly, “Yes, yes, you’re right. We should call the police quickly and apprehend those wrongdoers!”
Harold understood and took a few steps back with his wife. He said to Angela, “Angela, don’t be afraid, go ahead and call the police! We were all there this afternoon; the scene is intact, and no one has entered again. When the police come, we’ll testify for you! Trespassing and vandalizing like this can not only result in imprisonment but also make them pay for the damages. Harold was a retired soldier; although he was old, he still had a sharp mind and remembered this legal knowledge. He fully supported the girl’s actions.
Thank you, Harold.” Angela smiled sweetly,
Then she took out her phone and called 911 to file a report.
After the call was connected, a sweet female voice came through. “Hello, 911. How can I assist you?”
“Hello, I want to report a crime. Someone trespassed into a private residence near the military zone’s Northcity Avenue…”
Angela provided detailed information and hung up the phone. She instinctively wanted to take a photo, but as she looked at the darkened screen, she sighed helplessly.
Half an hour later, two police officers arrived and took photos from various angles with a camera before going to the security room to check the surveillance footage. Fortunately, even though it wasn’t as advanced as a decade later, surveillance equipment had gradually become more common during this era. Surveillance cameras had been installed two years ago, especially at the main entrance and the entrance to
When they retrieved the surveillance footage in the security room, Angela saw Samuel carrying a bucket of paint appearing in the frame. Although she had already guessed it, seeing it with her own eyes still made her feel disgusted. She clenched her fists tightly. I’ll make him pay.
After tidying up the room, Angela moved the useless items downstairs. It seemed that misfortunes never come singly, many things needed to be replaced. However, this time, she wasn’t afraid at all. She wouldn’t foolishly endure it anymore. Not only did she want to give those people a profound lesson, but she also wanted to make them pay for their actions.
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