Nothing He Could Do


    I watched as As fearlessly approached the man on the bridge.


    My sobs and movements suddenly stopped.I was in disbelief, wondering why As would walk ahead


    like that.I understood As’s intentions when he gestured for the others to stop.I broke down again and


    tearfully told Dn, "No, don''t! Tell As toe back! Dn, stop him!"


    Upon hearing my cries, Dn handed me to two nearby bodyguards.


    "Protect Ms.Chloe."


    As he rushed toward As, two gunshots sounded, the bullets hitting the ground near Dn.I faintly


    heard the burly man shouting, "Stay back!"


    He warned Dn not to approach but allowed As to go ahead.


    I watched As’s determined and steady figure stride toward the burly man as thetter pointed his gun


    at As.


    Dn advanced again, and another gunshot sounded.


    As signaled Dn not toe closer, and I was terrified.


    My beloved daughter was on the bridge, and so was As.I couldn''t bear the thought of losing either.


    I wanted to save Ava but couldn''t bear to watch As put himself in danger.


    Still, there was no better solution at this critical moment.


    "As! Ava!"


    I screamed heart-wrenchingly.


    Dn then gave amand, and all vehicles turned on their headlights.


    The helicopters ascended further and hovered on the other side of the bridge.


    Everything seemed to fall silent as all lights shined on the burly man.


    It seemed Dn wanted to listen to As and the burly man’s conversation.


    The burly man didn’t seem to care, as if he knew he would die soon.


    Suddenly, another gunshot sounded as As approached the man, causing everyone to shudder.


    I saw a wisp of smoke near As’s feet, indicating the man had fired at the ground.


    However, As didn’t stop while I forgot to breathe.


    The man roared, "Stop! Or else she''ll..."


    His right hand dropped as his words echoed, causing Ava to plummet.


    As grew tense, and I couldn''t see his expression.


    Still, his recent actions assured me he was determined to prevent Ava from facing harm.


    Ava cried until she almost ran out of breath.


    It took hera while to regain herposure as she called out, "Uncle As!"


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    I felt my heart tearing into a million pieces.I couldn''t breathe, blink, or say anything.I could only clench


    the bodyguard’s arm at that moment.


    Meanwhile, Dn stood at the bridgehead and clenched his fists.


    "Please, return the child to me,"


    As spoke, but the distance was too great, and the noise from the helicopter made it hard to discern


    their conversation.


    The burly man looked up andughed maniacally.


    He was arrogant, aware that As''s people wouldn''t dare to make a move against him.


    Even though snipers were in position, they could do nothing because Ava was with him.


    Moreover, As didn''t hesitate to save my daughter, so no one could afford to take him lightly.


    I didn''t know why As was so confident he would be safe.


    I feared the worst as As stood firm.


    I couldn''t hear what he was saying and almost lost control.


    As and the burly man were ina standoff as Ava’s crying became hoarse and feeble.


    The burly man now stood over a rushing river.


    The consequences would be unimaginable if he couldn''t hold on or deliberately let go of Ava.


    I feared I might never see my precious daughter again.


    My mind went nk as I stared at the burly man and my daughter.