Two Times the Charm by Mr. Wilson

Chapter 374
“No can do, we have no idea what’s going on out there! We can’t just head out willy-nilly. Stay put here for a bit. I’ll go check.”
“No way, I’m coming with you!” Alex clung onto his clothes, “I’d be scared out of my wits alone.”
Left with no choice, Aiden had to take him along. They had just stepped out the warehouse door when suddenly, there was a
bang.
A gun was pressed at the back of the kids’ heads.
“Nobody move!” A man’s voice filled with rage, tinged with a hint of desperation, said, “I don’t give a damn, but I have to take
these kids with me! Think about it!”
Aiden got a good look, and the man turned out to be his father.
Alex shouted in excitement, “Dad, we’re here! Help us!”
Aiden quickly pulled Alex back, signaling him to keep his voice down. It was crucial to keep their father level-headed, not to be
swayed by emotions, or he might make a rash decision!
On the other side, Emmett clenched his fists and asked, “What the hell do you want? Spit it out!”
“I don’t want anything. I just can’t stand the arrogance of you rich folks! I want you to know that life isn’t always a bed of roses!”
Emmett frowned, “I don’t believe you kidnapped the kids just for that. Out with it! If someone put you up to this, I can offer you
double or more. If you want money, name your price! I promise not to call the cops. Hand over the kids to us, and I’ll let you
walk!”:
“Let me walk? You think I’d fall for that?” The man sneered, “I’ve come this far. I’ve lost! The lives of these kids are in my hands!”
As he was about to pull the trigger when suddenly, the man felt a blow to the back of his head.
Emmett squinted and spotted Leah, who had sneakily attacked him from behind!
A gunshot rang out.
Emmett rushed over instinctively; the kids were frozen in shock, splattered with blood.

“Are you guys, okay? Anyone hurt? Call a doctor, quick!”
Aiden stammered, “Dad... we’re fine. It’s her!”
He pointed to Leah, who was lying on the ground. There was a gunshot wound to her belly and blood was pooling around her.
Leah reached out her hand and there was a weak smile on her face, “Kids... are you alright?”
Emmett furrowed his brows, “Stop talking. The ambulance will be here soon!”
“I... it’s okay... if I die, as long as the kids are safe... Emmett... all I ask is you look after them... don’t... don’t let them get hurt
anymore... and don’t tell them who I
am...”
With that, Leah passed out. Emmett was stunned for a moment, then yelled at Matt behind him, “Quick, we can’t let her die like
this!”
“Yes, Mr. Melendez.”
The car was eerily quiet.
Alex had fainted from terror, and a doctor was attending to him.
Aiden sat quietly next to Emmett, not saying a word.
Emmett glanced at him, reaching out to hold his hand, “Scared the hell out of you, didn’t I?”
Aiden shook his head, “I’m sorry, dad. This is all my fault. I took Alex and ran away from home to find you, causing all this
trouble.