Chapter 56 Have Veronica's Blood Drawn

Veronica truly had not expected Camelia to do something like that. Her body lurched violently, and she nearly lost her footing. At the critical moment, she instinctively reached out and grabbed Camelia's arm. When Camelia's balance shifted, and she tilted toward her, Veronica hooked Camelia's neck with her other arm. It was already too late for Camelia to struggle. She could only watch helplessly as her body toppled down along with Veronica. In that instant, Veronica reacted swiftly, twisting her body mid-fall. There was a heavy thud as both women crashed to the ground. However, the way they landed was striking. Camelia was face down on the ground, while Veronica ended up on top of her. Camelia screamed shrilly. Her cries were piercing. "Camelia!" A low, panicked voice rang out. Before Veronica could even react, she was shoved aside. "Ugh." She fell forward onto the ground, and the force sent her forehead crashing hard against the floor. For a brief moment, Veronica felt