"Who's there?!"
A sudden loud scolding instantly startled everyone present.
They all had the guilty conscience of thieves. Even though Flossie Wright had said she would let them go, they were not completely safe yet. Now startled by the sudden shout, they reflexively thought of escape.
However, the three who had already managed to get out were only a few steps away when they were halted by the beam of the squad leader's flashlight. They froze instantly, not daring to move another inch, but simply stayed still in their tracks.
As for Flossie Wright, who had blocked Clara Birch and Agnes Parker inside the door, both of them looked extremely annoyed. They also glared resentfully at Flossie.
If it weren't for her obstruction, they would have run away long ago!
She claimed she would let them go. Clearly, she knew the squad leader was coming and deliberately delayed the time!
Pretending to be the good guy while secretly being as cruel as could be!
