Chapter 85: DNA

"Mommy, save me. I don't know this man."

Charlie quickly escaped from Manuel's strong embrace and ran to hug Emma. The little boy furrowed his brow, looking at this tall man, placed one hand on his hip, and pouted.

"I just came out of class, and this man immediately took me. I was about to call the police, and then Mom, you came."

Manuel hesitated, raising his hand to touch the side of his face that had just been slapped. It seemed like he could still feel the force of her hand concentrated on his face. His deep-sea blue eyes widened in surprise, his lips trembling a few times without being able to utter a word.

At this moment, Emma began to feel frightened. She hid Charlie behind her, straightened her chest to face him.

"I... I'm sorry." She stammered for a moment, then coughed softly to adjust her voice. "Charlie was almost kidnapped recently, so I was so panicked that I lost control."

Manuel's mouth curved into a faint, ironic smile. He stared directly into Emma's eyes, which clear