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.

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

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

her

the very beginning, not to let her parents be kidnapped, not to let her become a

up happy and carefree. He would love her well and give her all the beautiful things in the

green light at the entrance to Golden Grove Manors flashed on, and the

right lane suddenly darted

to avoid it, but it was too late. The

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came to a stop after hitting a fence, Curtis lurched forward, the

fought off dizziness and a headache to get out of

was nothing compared to the wrecked scooter on the ground.

furious, “You ran a red light in

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

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

help his heavily pregnant wife.

the aftermath.

Someone will be here to take care of it. Ask him for whatever compensation you need.”

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