Facade of Love

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Chapter 277 Why Did You Block That Kick?

Charlie did not seem to mind and continued, “Why did you block that kick?”

Could he have developed a liking for me because of this incident?

Putting down the water glass, I quickly said, “Because I…”

Knock, knock… The hospital room door suddenly sounded, and Charlie and I both instinctively turned our attention to the door. It was Uncle Marcus who entered, his face filled with evident anxiety.

Seeing this, I thought something might have happened to Scott Corporation and asked, ‘ Uncle Marcus, what’s wrong?”

Looking at me, Uncle Marcus paused before saying, “Snakehead Mountain has collapsed again.

It took me a few seconds to react. My heart sank as I looked at him and said, “My mother and Maxwell…”

“We’ve completely lost contact!” Uncle Marcus uttered these words in despair. He was getting on in years, and perhaps he had hurried here too quickly; his face was now deathly pale.

I was momentarily stunned, feeling as though a thousand–pound boulder had been placed on my chest. My mind went blank for a moment before I regained my composure. Looking at Uncle Marcus, I said, “I’ll go to Lorrell to find them.”

you!” Uncle Marcus spoke

go. Scott Corporation needs you.” I had just come out of the police station, and although Scott Corporation had survived, it was probably in chaos now. If

but he also understood the urgency of the situation. He sighed lightly, nodded, and said, “Alright, I’ll

“I’ll

with you!” Charlie suddenly spoke up from the side, looking at me and saying, “I haven’t been

refused, “There’s no need. I’ve been

natural disasters like mudslides or even earthquakes,” Charlie said with a serious expression.

and made a call, saying to the other end, ” Get ready; we’re heading to

probably Inch, and I did not hear what was said on the other side. After

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at that moment. Seeing this, I grabbed my coat and phone, exchanged

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left the hospital room. Charlie seemed very efficient in his actions, and he made calls to arrange

the elevator, and as we emerged, a familiar voice called out, “Ms.

turned to look, and it was Officer Jackson. My mind was still preoccupied with worrying about my mother, and I looked at Officer

by my side, he furrowed his brow and asked, “Is there something wrong? Do you

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