Caldop just as tered trol room. Mei Lin caug by surprise delivering a bloo to t  a revolver. As turned around, Caldo register t t trol room. t delay cost ended. t fire and a black o t. Mei Lin stood still listening.

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    “I am not ake ss at us. I am going doairs to secure the area. Give me your Glock and hurry,” Mei Lin implored.

    “OK. I am trying my best,” Cald for t to o t the ready.

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