Chapter 47 Did He Touch You?

• The elevator door swung open, and Francisco sprinted out, brandishing his gun. His urgency was palpable as he halted in front of the door to Hazel's apartment. Without a moment's hesitation, he aimed at the knob and fired, the gunshot echoing through the corridor. With a forceful kick, he flung the door wide open.
• Amid the chaos, Hazel's distressed voice reached Francisco's ears.
• She was pleading, "Leave me."