Escape

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"B-brother, what is the meaning of this?" Elena stammered, her disbelief evident as she looked at Rigor and the children.

Her sudden appearance startled the children, who instinctively huddled behind Rigor, their faces etched with fear.

"R-rigor, why is that woman here? She's a bad woman,.. she might hurt us..." Venice said, peeking cautiously at Elena.

Rigor shot Elena a cold glare before turning his attention to the children.

"Listen to me, children. I'm here to take you outside right now. It's urgent that we leave before the guards and Vanessa arrive. You wouldn't want to be caught by Vanessa, would you?" Rigor said gently, causing Elena to furrow her brow.

"W-what are you talking about, brother?..How come you're so close to them?....A-and do you really plan to take them away?" Elena said incredulously.

Rigor didn't pay attention to her and instead focused back on the kids, his expression showing concern.