Chapter 80. A Fragile Yes

Wills staggered towards them, his face pale and his clothes stained. “It’s not that bad” he gasped. “I am coming from the hospital. This will heal up in days.”

A wave of panic swept over Amanda as she rushed to support him. “What exactly happened?” she demanded, her voice trembling.

“I... I got caught up in a protest downtown,” Wills explained, catching his breath. “Things turned violent, and I tried to intervene. They attacked me.”

“What?” Amanda exclaimed. “Let get you inside first”

“But there is good news too.” Wills started as he walked inside with Amanda’s support. “We caught Mr. Kenny’s killer.

“Are you serious?” Amanda asked, her eyes widened with shock and curiosity. She helped Wills to relax on the couch and she sat beside him.” “Who was it? How did you get him?”

The children stood in shock, their arguments forgotten. Adora’s eyes welled up with tears as she clung to Amanda. Others stood still with intent attention, waiting for Wills to g