The woman hadn't had a spare moment to even think about calling the police.
Let alone actually call them.
Now that everything had more or less settled down, the woman finally remembered what she should have done ages ago—call the police.
"They're all here."
The woman zipped up her bag.
She looked up with a grateful smile.
"Nothing's missing."
She counted everything several times.
Those kids were so young...
That boy was really dependable.
The man swore, then let out a cry of pain.
You hurried over and grabbed the arm of the woman pinned to the ground.
No one had actually helped you stop or chase the thief.
Someone caught you.
Several children were piled on top of the woman like a human pyramid.
You'd had a hard time chasing after him.
You were gasping for breath.
Xiao Xiao nodded.
"They helped you out a lot."
You finally got a clear look at the scene ahead.
It took you several seconds to realize what had happened.
You'd been completely flustered.
Someone had come to help you!
You turned around in confusion. What had happened?
Just when you thought you were done for...
There were kids nearby.
But you'd run so hard that your legs gave way, and you were about to fall forward.
Was it simply because they'd seen the thief get caught?
Your panting grew heavier.
You immediately shouted in alarm, "Stop the thief!"
So...
"Thank you."
The woman glanced at the several children sitting triumphantly and excitedly on the thief's back.
"Honestly, I was surprised they ran out too..."
He looked embarrassed.
He was angry.
She smiled gratefully at the boy.
You instinctively ran forward, following the pull of the person beside you.
You didn't know what had happened.
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