Charlotte Thompson's gaze was drawn to the sound.
When she looked up, she saw a woman not far away shouting loudly, while a man clad in black and wearing a mask was running forward in a rush.
As he ran, he seemed a bit nervous, glancing behind him. Charlotte, just getting out of the car, was startled and had no idea what was happening.
But as she looked up, she noticed the direction the man in black was heading toward—right where Annie Anne was standing at the entrance of the elementary school.
Annie was looking down at her phone, seemingly texting someone and naturally oblivious to the person running toward her.
"Annie!" Charlotte quickly called out to warn her, but it was a little too late.
By the time Annie reacted and looked up, the man was already in front of her.
Realizing someone was in his way, the man in black swiftly swung his arms, shoving Annie aside and causing her to fall hard to the ground.
