Chapter 254

Seconds felt like an eternity, each ticking away taking a piece of Curtis’ heart with it.

He was headed back to that leafy suburb and towards the modest yet cozy house that felt

more like a home than any place ever had.

Exhaling a breath heavy with frustration, he turned back, his brows knitted in

determination as he made his way to them.

The pregnant woman was in such agony she couldn’t speak, clutching at her husband’s shirt with a vice-like grip, a dark crimson stain spreading beneath her.

Without a second thought, Curtis scooped her up and strode towards his car.

The man stood frozen with a mix of shock and fear painting across his face.

Impatient, Curtis glanced back, “What are you waiting for? Open the door.”

Confused yet compliant, the man hurried to open the backseat door under Curtis’ stern command.

Carefully, Curtis placed the woman in the car and asked, “Got a driver’s license? Do you know how to drive?”

nodded, then hesitated, “I… I have a license, but

thin. His rebellious past was as if finally catching up to him, each situation a

himself, heading to the driver’s seat.

before. But the

the car, barely allowing his body to

soon as they were settled, Curtis floored the accelerator, racing

payment of $10,000, but the man’s bank account fell short. He nervously asked if he

cover the surgery and hospital stay, and insurance will reimburse you

his card, “How much will she need

took over,

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on it.”

man was like, “No way, that’s way too much. We don’t

was clearly overwhelmed by

wrecked. Go buy a new one,” Curtis said, attempting to

situation, “I was the one who ran the red light. I should be paying you, not the other way around. I can’t afford to cover

up in the man’s eyes as he clutched his worn-out wallet, ready to kneel in gratitude, but Curtis stopped him.

next time. Losing a vehicle is not a big deal, but losing your wife is

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