Gale shut her eyes with tears already streaming down her cheeks.

Natalie leaned against the wall and said, "Joshua, come here."

"On my way," Joshua replied obediently, doing whatever she asked.

Natalie's back pressed firmly against the corner as she scanned her surroundings. Slowly, she freed one hand. When she saw Joshua making no move to resist, she swiftly grabbed his shoulder and forcefully pushed Gale forward!

She caught Joshua.

The knife was now aimed at Joshua's neck. Gale stumbled forward before finally falling to the ground.

She did not even think about getting up and immediately looked at Joshua. "Joshua!"

Her heart felt like it was breaking. How did things end up like this?!

Joshua's small frame made it easier for Natalie to control him. She squatted, sitting cross-legged in the corner. The thin fruit knife looked twice the length of Joshua's neck! It was a terrifying sight!

Joshua tried to comfort her. "It's okay, it's okay. Big beauty, she won't hurt me. Don't c