Chapter 123 A Tragic End

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Elizabeth quietly left through the hidden back door and returned to the Brooks residence to continue discussing the next steps with Samantha.

Having set foot on this path, there was no turning back. They had to see it through to the end.

A black, luxurious Maybach glided smoothly along the quiet streets of the early morning.

David sat in the back seat, one hand propped against his temple. Though he appeared relaxed and indifferent, his eyes were filled with icy malice. Caroline was asleep beside him.

Her head rested against the car window as she dozed, caught in a hazy half–sleep. In her dreams, she thought she was still in the hospital, with Harper by her side, comforting her and allowing her to sleep peacefully.

A sudden honk startled her awake. Her eyes flew open, her drowsiness instantly vanishing. Caroline sat up straight, her gaze darting around warily, though the lingering haze of sleep still softened her expression.

“Heh…”

The sound of a mocking chuckle reached her ears, and she turned to see the man sitting next to her.

David!

shrank back, pressing herself tightly against the car door

am I in the car? Where is Harper? Where

moved, a sharp pain shot through her fingers. Caroline winced and inhaled

would care. David would only relish the opportunity to stomp on her injured hand, making the

silent, too afraid to speak, uncertain of what

awake?” David said coolly. “Sleeping so soundly did

she could sleep peacefully in his presence genuinely surprised him. Having Harper’s support

shoulders, unsure how to respond. She cautiously glanced out the car

a corner and entered the Ellison residence, coming to a stop beside

sky was already bright, with the fiery sun slowly rising above the horizon. The

home,” the driver said. “I’ll take my

the car carefully, closing the door quietly as though he feared

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too,” Caroline said quickly, reaching

the door wouldn’t budge. It was

in despair. Being stuck in such a confined space with David felt like

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