"Don't try to fool us! If this little brat doesn't die, we're not getting the rest of our money! Since you insist on getting involved, we'll just have to kill you and the brat together!"
The six of them, clutching sticks they'd picked up from the alley, closed in on Nicole and Ryan Seys.
"Then there's nothing left to say!" Nicole's eyes hardened as she stepped in front of Ryan and started fighting the six men.
One hand was injured and useless, and she still had to shield Ryan. Already exhausted, Nicole's body was unsteady; she could only grit her teeth and force herself to hold out against the six of them.
"Ryan, run! Go where there are the most people! Your dad will come for you!"
Nicole dragged the six men back, her strength completely spent. She had only one thought left—to see Ryan get out of their line of sight.
Ryan was very obedient. The moment he heard Nicole's words, he bolted.
