Chapter 986

The city's bustle gradually quieted down, leaving only the occasional sound of passing cars breaking the silence of the night. Anderson eventually drifted into a deep sleep. Observing this, Mayra felt a complex mix of emotions. There was the relief of being freed but also a bittersweet ache that was difficult to put into words. Just as she was about to get up, her wrist was suddenly seized. Startled, she trembled all over and turned back to look at Anderson's sleeping face. She reached out to pry Anderson's hand off, only to discover that his fingers were like steel bars. No matter how hard she tried, he wouldn't let go. Anderson's fingers had already turned red from the pressure. As Mayra found herself at a loss, an idea suddenly occurred to her. Leaning close to his ear, she whispered, "Andy, you're hurting me. I need to go to the bathroom." With just that sentence, he let go all of a sudden. Mayra was slightly taken aback as she didn't expect him to let go so easily because