Chapter 1649

Matthew was startled. His reflexes caused him to press the car's start button right away. As soon as the car engine roared to life, he shifted into first gear. Stepping on the gas, the car practically launched forward. "Ah!" Wanda let out a cry of shock. By the roadside, Rooney had just managed to settle his nerves, lowering his head to check his pants and seeing that everything looked normal. When he glanced up, he saw the car speeding off. It happened so fast that before he could process it, the car had already disappeared at the far end of the street. He frowned in confusion. Yet a moment later, the car came rushing back. As it reached him, Matthew slammed on the brakes. Tires skidded on the pavement, making a piercing sound. Rooney winced at the noise, which was jarringly loud. Before he even knew what was happening, the window rolled down, and Matthew's anxious voice came out in a near-shout. "Get in, quick!" Rooney had no time for questions. He yanked the door open and