Chapter 57

Outside, the waiting crowd was growing impatient. Only Shane was casually leaning against the window in the hallway, his expression even calmer than before. The longer it went on with no word, the more it proved that Suzanne was safe. As Shane watched Marvin and Suzy pacing in front of him, he felt quite frustrated. "Take a break, Mr. Guerra. I think it'll still take some time." The couple was both filled with worry. They could hardly sit still. … Inside the room, Rodney remained in the position where he was about to strike Suzanne. His body itched unbearably. On top of that, he had to endure the pain from holding the uncomfortable posture. Sweat poured down his forehead. The pain was almost unbearable. He couldn't hold on any longer. He blinked rapidly as he begged Suzanne for mercy. Finally, an hour and 15 minutes passed. Suzanne slowly lifted her head to look at Rodney. She asked softly, "Are you still going to attack me?" She pulled another silver needle from her pouch an