Pierce was acutely aware that children were the future. If even they were harmed and targeted, what future could there be? Without a present, talking about the future was futile.

Lora overheard Ruth's conversation.

By the time Ruth hung up, Lora was utterly stunned. "Y-You can legislate?!"

She was terrified, feeling that people like Eric and Ruth were practically supernatural. How had she, of all people, come to know such individuals? Was this even within her reach? It was terrifying!

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