Chapter 253

A sleek black Bentley, like a graceful yet urgent beast, tore through the night.

The hustle and bustle of neon lights outside the window formed dazzling streaks of color, with the howling wind and roar of the engine all kept at bay. Inside the car, the only sound was Curtis’ heartbeat, pounding violently in his chest.

Arriving at the hospital, he barely bothered to park properly before hurrying out.

All eight elevators in the lobby were nowhere in sight and he couldn’t wait a second longer, turning into the stairwell to stride upwards.

On the ninth floor, the young ophthalmologist in the office looked up in surprise.

Curtis, slightly out of breath, asked, “Where’s Leanne?”

“Dr. Castillo took my shift. She’s off today…”

Amy didn’t get to finish before Curtis had already turned and was striding away.

The night streets were jam-packed, headlights merging into a long river. The drivers’ frustration equally congested.

Curtis’ speed was a bit reckless, not nearly as fast as his heart felt like it would burst. He handled the steering wheel quickly and skillfully, dodging in and out of the traffic.

He crossed the congested roads through the dwindling city lights.

zoom back in time, he wouldn’t have hopped on that anniversary flight to Starlake. Instead, he’d find her, wrap her up in his arms, and tell her she’s the best girl ever and that he loves

utter that irretrievable childish remark, not to doubt her love for him,

her bob haircut.

he would come back to the very beginning, not to let her parents be kidnapped, not to let her become a

grow up happy and carefree. He would

Manors flashed on, and the Bentley swiftly entered the

that electric scooter from the right lane suddenly darted out, everything happened in

to avoid it, but it was too late. The scooter crashed

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after hitting a fence, Curtis lurched

rightful places, he fought off

in, but it was nothing compared to the wrecked scooter

scrambled up from the pavement. Curtis was furious, “You ran a red light in this traffic. Are you out of

tears, apologized profusely, “I’m so sorry. I was in a hurry and my wife’s

spotted a pregnant woman on the ground not far behind, his anger intensified but remained stuck in his

to help his heavily pregnant wife. Curtis, battling dizziness, called

the aftermath.

will be here to take care of it. Ask him for whatever

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