Chapter 298

Alyssa felt uneasy. "What is it, Howard?" she asked softly. Howard withdrew his gaze and looked back out the window. He shook his head and said nothing. Outside, across the hospital courtyard, a few distant figures walked into view. They were too far away for him to see clearly. He couldn't make out who they were or what they were doing. But for some reason, those three small silhouettes drew his attention. He couldn't help but stare. … On the other side, Megan, Stella, and Miles had stepped out into the open space. Miles walked over to a corner. After rummaging for a moment, he pulled out a cloth bag he had hidden there earlier. Megan, who was holding Stella's hand, watched him curiously. "Good. It's still here and didn't get thrown away," Miles remarked while taking out several cylindrical canisters. "What are those?" Megan asked. Miles handed one to her. "Fireworks. Not the kind that shoots up into the sky with a big bang. These just make a little noise." He glanced at S