Chapter 176

The news was blaring from the television in the Jacobson residence's first-floor living room.

"This afternoon, a severe traffic accident occurred in Yorsh City. Now, let's turn to our on-site reporter for the latest updates."

"Good afternoon, viewers. It's currently 4:15 pm, and I'm reporting from the highway in Yorsh City.

"At approximately 3:40 pm, a local resident called emergency services about a serious crash. As you can see, a car collided with the right-side guardrail, sustaining significant damage. The driver was critically injured and has been rushed to the hospital.

"Further down the road, the left-side guardrail appears to have been breached. Tire marks suggest that another vehicle veered off the cliff. Rescue teams are currently conducting emergency operations..."

Ralph furrowed his brows as he stared at the screen.

"Grandpa, you're back?" Stephen walked in, tossing his car keys onto the table.

Ralph turned to him and asked, "That accident wasn't just a coincidence, was it? Was it James?"

Stephen rubbed his temple, exhaustion evident in his posture. He sank onto the couch.

"Yeah."

heard Samuel

in a deep

fixed on the flickering news broadcast, his

housekeeper arrived, setting down a steaming cup of tea. Stephen lifted it,

to break up

placed the porcelain cup against the saucer. A shadow passed over his pitch-black eyes.

sighed and continued, "You shouldn't have

he can't hurt you, he'll

offering

"You and Tessa only have a verbal marriage agreement. Thankfully, nothing's official yet, so cutting ties won't be difficult. A

out a soft, bitter

I supposed to let her

him, studying his expression. "You've

had

tight, and his breathing was uneven. He lowered

right through him and let out a long

your father, but

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255