A man's rough voice rang out, "Taking your money is a compliment. Let go now, or I'll chop off your hand!"
This was followed by a woman's piercing screams and sobs, mixed with a child's cries.
The already tense atmosphere in the carriage immediately became even more strained.
People traveling far from home tend to be more timid than usual. Their first instinct is to avoid making waves and just protect themselves.
But the robbers preyed on this very weakness. They knew the passengers wouldn't fight back easily. Besides, there were many of them, all big and burly. Their intimidating looks alone were usually enough. That was why they'd been so successful for all these years.
Vera Xavier's brow furrowed. 'This group of scumbags! They won't even spare a child!'
