Chapter 39: Stefan's Probe

Irene, Joel, Owen, and Hausman walked with the crowd towards the exit. Joel asked curiously, "Who do you think did this? Who has such power!" Hausman sneaked a glance at Irene. Irene looked calm and indifferent. When she met Hausman's gaze, she adjusted her baseball cap and gave him a warm smile. Hausman shivered and turned his head away. "Who knows, it must be two big forces clashing. Let's hope we don't get caught in it," Owen shrugged. His family wasn't involved in such matters, so he didn't care much. "Right, Hausman?" Hausman nodded, "Yes, that's right." Irene chuckled softly, "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's." Joel agreed, "Yeah, I'm not worried. I don't harm anyone, and my family doesn't get involved in such things." Hausman and Owen nodded as well. Irene smiled, "My grandmother often spoke of Grandpa Baker, Grandpa Warren, and Grandpa Turner. Thank you all for helping her after the incident." Joel waved his han