Chapter 75

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Her hand trembled as she dialed a number from her contacts. It was only then that she realized it was Lucas' number.

She thought about hanging up but hesitated.

Deep inside, two voices clashed.

One urged her to hang up and call the police, while the other pleaded with her to keep the call, to tell Lucas and ask for his help.

They had lived together for a year, surely there were feelings. between them. That voice tempted her to take a gamble, to see if Lucas valued her more than Sophia. The busy signal interrupted her thoughts.

Aveline quickly canceled the 18th floor button and pressed the

button for the 1st floor instead. She couldn't stay in this building any longer!

Meanwhile, at the hospital.

Sophia had just finished her surgery. Seeing Lucas, a smile spread across her face.

glad you're here with me. I feel safe with

for a caregiver, who had just arrived. Hearing her words, he replied, "The caregiver will take care of you now. If you need, I can also contact your family." "No," Sophia immediately refused, "Don't contact them. You know they don't like me. Two years ago, when that incident happened, they

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thin lips together, saying

phone rang. He took it out and saw that it was a

her eyes flickered. "Lucas, I think I shouldn't just lie

the doctor said you need to pass

knocked his phone out of his hand. The phone fell to the floor and

to pick up the phone, but when he tried

break? I'll buy you a new one," Sophia

Aveline had called him. He turned to the caregiver.

sure," the caregiver replied, handing him her

a moment later, a string of digits appeared in his mind. He entered them and called. However, an automated voice informed him that the number he dialed was currently on

What was going on?

she still trying to

Sophia's voice

help you.

care of. I'm leaving."

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