Chapter 510
He was decked out in a black face mask, sporting dark casual pants and a mid-length hooded down jacket, hands buried in his pockets, sauntering towards the troublemaker with an air of nonchalance. Despite his obscured face, his clean attire and neatly trimmed hair spoke volumes of his meticulous nature.
Approaching the sports car, he towered over the young troublemaker inside. The young man was battered and bloody, whimpering for help. Silently, the man shattered the car window, yanked the troublemaker out, and dragged him by one leg into the woods.
It was a while before the man emerged from the forest. Casually tossing a black trash bag into the car, he straightened his clothes, glanced at his expensive wristwatch, and drove away. No sooner had he left than screams of terror erupted from the woods, startling the birds into a frenzy. Passersby stumbled upon the scene in the woods. The once brazen and lively troublemaker was reduced to a torso, his limbs severed and neatly placed beside him. The cuts were clean, as though made by a sharp blade, yet he was miraculously still alive. The attacker had bandaged his wounds to prevent him from bleeding out, clearly intending not to kill him but to condemn him to a life worse than death p>
Meanwhile, Elysia made a trip to the grocery store before heading home. She picked up some fresh ingredients, planning to make a hearty stew for Blossom and the kids. By the time she reached her apartment complex, it was nearly 11 PM.
As the elevator doors slid open at the top floor, she was greeted by the sight of Blossom and three strangers of similar age, two women and a man, seemingly waiting for the elevator. Elysia, surprised, exclaimed, “Blossom p>
Blossom quickly introduced them with a cheerful smile, “This is Elliot, Evan, and Emmett’s mom, my best friend Elysia. Elysia, these are my colleagues Florence, Mona, and Keith. They came over specially to check on us after hearing about the incident next door p>
Snapping back to reality, Elysia stepped out of the elevator and greeted them warmly, “Hi there, why don’t you come in for a bit p>
The women teachers responded with a smile, “We’ve been here for a while now, just about to leave p>
“One look at Elliot, Evan, and Emmett, and it’s clear why they’re so handsome. Their mom is gorgeous. It’s all in the genes p>
Keith, the sports coach, also greeted her with a smile, “Nice to meet you, I’m Keith, the boys’ PE teacher p>
Elysia’s gaze lingered on Keith. She’d often heard about him from Blossom and the kids. Tall and handsome, he was dressed in black casual pants, a white hoodie, and a relaxed down jacket, with pristine white sneakers. His whole demeanor was as clean and pure as his gaze, devoid of any blemish. He radiated warmth and charm, making one feel instantly at ease.
Elysia politely replied, “The boys always mention how great you are at basketball, soccer, even swimming. They really look up to you and adore you p>
Keith’s smile was gentle and warm, “It’s an honor to be liked by them. I really enjoy their company; they’re such well-behaved kids at school. You’ve done a wonderful job raising them p>