As Claus continued to watch Jorge by the black Lexus, his keen eyes caught a sudden, ominous development. Two figures emerged from the shadows, moving with a sense of urgency. One of them held a gun, pressed firmly against the back of the other figure, who was carrying a baby.

His heart skipped a beat as he recognized the man carrying the baby. It was Rick. His face was etched with fear, and the baby in his arms looked bewildered and frightened. Claus felt a surge of anger and desperation, but ...