Chapter 84: Rewarding Everyone
The police car door slammed shut, and now the group could only hear muffled cries coming from Dipter inside, having no clue what he had been about to say. It was a question that lingered in many of their minds, but they wouldn’t be getting the answer today.
"What are you guys still hanging around for?!" one of the policemen barked. "I already said, the rest of you can leave!"
He was talking about Aron and everyone else who had been cleared to go. And without wasting any time, before the police could change their minds, they were quick to take the opportunity.
As they stepped past the sites barriers and started heading down the street, the Pit members were left scratching their heads, clearly confused.
"They just let us go... just like that?"
"That’s never happened before, right? They didn’t even ask us for statements or take our names. What just happened? I’m so confused."
The joy of not getting into trouble had clearly overwhelmed the Pit members, and because of that, they hadn’t been paying close enough attention to fully grasp what was really going on.
"Abby," Max said, turning toward her, his voice calm. "I think it’s best you head home for the rest of the day. It’s been tiring, and there’s a lot I need to think about."
He offered a faint smile.
"We’ll see each other at school, right? And don’t worry too much... I’ve got a feeling things are going to be a lot better at school from now on."
Abby wiped away her tears. She still felt guilty for calling the police when she did, and the swirl of emotions clouding her thoughts made it hard to think clearly. Still, she believed it had been the best thing to do, at least for now.