You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

Chapter 1826: Trapped

Outside the activity center, as gunshots rang out, the crowd scattered like birds and beasts. Joyce, Luther, Darrin, and Aaron, who

were discussing important matters, finally realized something was wrong.

"Oh no! There are criminals in the amusement park. They must be from OGW, brazenly acting in broad daylight," Darrin exclaimed

first.

Luther was startled. "Anderson is still inside the activity center!"

Joyce felt dizzy, and darkness engulfed her vision. Her body went weak, and she almost collapsed into Luther's arms. She had only

cout for sfresh air, never expecting her worst fear to happen again.

"Could it be that Anderson has already cout? There are too many people, and we just haven't found him yet. Don't worry.

There will be a way," Luther reassured.

"He held Joyce tightly. The criminals are armed, and we don't know how many of them there are. Let's find cover first, and then

figure out a plan," Luther said.

While speaking, Darrin had already found a small kiosk, and he, along with Joyce and Luther, took shelter inside.

At the stime, the other security personnel who had ctogether with them concealed themselves near the kiosk. Although

they had cfor amusement, they all carried weapons.

Meanwhile, Darrin instructed Aaron to request support from the warlord and mobilize all the hired mercenaries.

After settling in the kiosk, Joyce said, "It seems Anderson is definitely trapped in the activity center. By the way, check his

location."

In the chaos earlier, she had forgotten that Anderson had a tracking device on him.

Darrin slapped his head suddenly, realizing in his haste that he had forgotten such an important thing. He quickly opened

Anderson's tracker. As the red dot jumped on the screen, he said, "Anderson is really trapped in the activity center. General, what

do we do next? The criminals are armed, and the people inside the activity center are definitely being held hostage. Even if we

surround the criminals, who can guarantee the safety of the hostages? The risk is too great."

Luther frowned. "I'm contacting the SWAT team now, asking them to send negotiation experts. Whatever demands the criminals

make, I'll fulfill them."

"I'm afraid the criminals want more than just money. Do you remember last twhen we were attacked at the ice cream shop in

the city center? They didn't want money; they wanted to make a statement in Khebury. I'm almost certain Cloud is behind this,"

Joyce analyzed.

"But we decided to cto the amusement park today. It was a spontaneous decision. How could Cloud possibly know? And

Anderson happened to go to the restroom and stayed in the activity center," Darrin couldn't understand.

"Perhaps it's just a coincidence. Let's try sending a message to Anderson to confirm her situation," Joyce suggested.

"What if the message makes a sound? We don't know if Anderson has put her phone on silent. If her phone or any other device

makes a sound and attracts the criminals’ attention, what should we do?" Luther expressed his concern.

"Let's take a gamble. Anderson is usually cautious and thinks ahead. In a situation like this, | believe she would be prepared. It's

hard for us to take action without knowing the situation inside," Joyce took a deep breath, her heartbeat erratic. But she tried hard

to calm her breathing.

At that moment, Darrin saw someone familiar.

He exclaimed, "Am | seeing things? | think | just saw Justin."

"What?" Joyce was astonished. How could Justin be here at the amusement park? It didn't make sense.

"You message Anderson first. I'll go and check if it's really Justin," Darrin turned and sneaked out of the kiosk.

Luther opened his phone and sent a message to Anderson, "Anderson, how are you doing now?"

After sending the message, he held his breath and waited for a reply.

Joyce was also tense.

Fortunately, Anderson replied quickly, "I'm fine. I'm hiding in a tool cabin the restroom. They haven't discoveredyet."

Joyce and Luther both breathed a sigh of relief.

Luther sent another inquiry, "Can you give us an overview of the situation inside? Have you seen anything? Don't leave the

restroom. Your mommy and | are figuring out a plan."

"Okay. | was hiding behind a pillar in the restroom. | counted about twelve criminals. Each of them is armed with a rifle, and if I'm

not mistaken, they're AK-47s. All the hostages are being held together, and a few criminals are specifically guarding them. There

are also a few criminals stationed at the entrance," Anderson quickly replied.

"Anderson, don't do anything for now. Aaron just replied that the SWAT team, negotiation experts, and the warlord's men are on

their way. They will surround themsoon," Joyce nervously said, just as Luther finished his call with Aaron.

"Okay, | know," Anderson replied.

At that moment, Darrin brought Justin to the kiosk.

Seeing Justin, Joyce was greatly surprised. "Justin, how did you end up here?"

Justin looked anxious. "It's a long story. Right now, Fair is trapped in the fairground at the activity center. | don't know her situation

or how to rescue her."

"Fair?" Joyce asked, puzzled.

"Oh, it's Fair. | found her in Mufron. | adopted her, and this t| brought her back to Khebury with me. We were supposed to go to

the headquarters of the Henderson family bank and then return to Mufron. Before leaving, | brought her to the amusement park for

sfun. | didn't expect this to happen. Why are you here? Is it because of Anderson?" Justin's clear eyes couldn't hide his

concern.

"Yes, Anderson is also trapped inside. Wait a moment, letask him if he has seen Fair," Joyce replied, simultaneously sending a

le're hiding in a tool cabinet."

two children were truly destined to be together. He had originally planned

lether again.

le more complicated. With the two children together, the target was bigger,

cincreasingly worried.

suggestion. | couldn't resist," she said, blaming herself.

ng her shoulder, and comforting her. "How could it be your fault? Sooner

trouble."

it for our message. Stay calm."

| stampede caused sto cry out continuously. It was a scene of chaos.

except for Joyce, Luther, Darrin, and Justin, who remained in the kiosk.

d, surrounding the entire activity center. Luther's security personnel and all

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