Shock hit me hard as i watched my mother’s fingers loosen around the deadly vial. Damien’s voice suddenly stopped her cold. His strength surprised us both, I quickly pulled the children close and covered their eyes. He held the gun steady, even though it was hard for him to sit up. Sweat covered his forehead. “You’ve taken enough from us,” he said. His voice sounded tired but strong. “This ends today.”My mother recovered fast, her facial expression changed immediately…then she looked at the IV tube, then back at him. Without warning, she threw the vial at the floor. It smashed, and the clear liquid splashed everywhere. A strange chemical smell filled the room. Before we could move, she ran to the window and flung it open. Wind rushed in, scattering papers. I tried to block her, but she spun around, grabbed a metal tray, and swung it at me. It hit my side hard. Pain shot through my body.Damien fired the gun. The loud bang echoed. The bullet hit the wall near her head. She ducked, th
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