Chapter 13

"Chapter 13

"hey! Myra? I'll be back I've got to take this." Augustine excused himself from mother and daughter, stepping away to answer an urgent business call. The conversation stretched on longer than he had anticipated, but after a while, he finally hung up and made his way back to Myra's side.

As he reentered the park, a sharp gasp escaped his lips. Myra stood frozen, her eyes wide with shock, staring blankly ahead. He quickly approached her, gently shaking her to bring her back to reality. "Myra, what's wrong? What happened?"

Myra's voice quivered as she muttered, her words barely audible. "He's here... he's here..."

Confusion washed over Augustine's face as he tried to understand her distress. He furrowed his brow, attempting to piece together the puzzle. "Who's here, Myra? You need to tell me. What's going on?"

Without answering his question, Myra began hastily gathering her belongings, a look of utmost urgency on her face. "We have to leave! Now!"

Augustine's heart raced as