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!

pressing herself tightly against the car door as

Where is Harper? Where is

pain shot through her fingers. Caroline winced and inhaled sharply but

one would care. David would only relish the opportunity to stomp

afraid to speak, uncertain of what

“Sleeping so soundly did you really think I couldn’t deal

fact that she could sleep peacefully in his presence genuinely surprised him.

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

turned a corner and entered the Ellison residence, coming

the fiery sun slowly rising above the horizon. The sunlight was

we’re home,” the driver said. “I’ll take my ave

the car carefully, closing the door

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too,” Caroline said

the door wouldn’t budge. It was

in such

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