Chapter 129: Endure The Pain For Now

I rested my head on Mason's shoulder as he gently stroked my hair, trying to ease my pain. But I had to stay strong. That's what Evangeline would want. I had to find who did this.

No, Sapphire-I already knew who did.

"Can you stay with her for a bit-"

"Where is she?"

I stopped mid-sentence as Haze arrived. He looked like he hadn't slept but had come immediately, asking for Evangeline.

I wondered if Mason had called him or if he'd learned the news himself since we were in his hospital.

"There," I replied, pointing toward the operating room.

Haze brushed his hair back and bit his lower lip, as though deep in thought.

"Damn it, what the hell are you two doing? Why is your life in danger now? Did you really think I wouldn't find out that your car exploded too?"

"What the fuck?" Mason's eyes bore into mine as he heard Haze's words. His brows furrowed, his disbelief written all over his face.

That was why I called Luna to clean up the mess quickly. But Haze, sharp as always, still managed to catch wind of it. I knew he'd been suspicious for a while now.

He's aware there's more to Senator Windwood's death than meets the eye.

He didn't look like the Haze I knew. His brows were furrowed, and one brow was arched skeptically at me. His usual lighthearted demeanor was replaced with a dark, melancholic aura.

His concern was obvious, especially as his gaze drifted toward the operating room.

"I just didn't think it was necessary," I replied, brushing back my hair. "What matters is that I survived-"

you realize that if Ash were here, he'd be worried sick about you?"

mention of that name. Until I have concrete evidence proving he's not behind this, I won't trust his words-or

his face was the

snapped, my tone

"Do you still not trust me, Sapphire? After everything, I've been the one supporting you for years. Just so you know, I'd never risk your safety." That's exactly what

at Mason, but I bit my tongue. He stared

he seemed

just take this call," Mason muttered, walking to a

me," Haze interrupted as a female doctor exited the operating room. He whispered something to her,

was shocked to see them moving Evangeline out of the operating

I grabbed Haze by the collar and shoved him against the

reflexive reaction, and I momentarily forgot who he was-a member of

started to approach us, but Haze raised a hand, stopping him. The guard hesitated and stayed on the sidelines. I kept my glare

I demanded. "We're literally right here! You didn't think to

How do

protection, usually reserved for powerful politicians or influential figures. If Evangeline were placed in such a room, no one would

plans straight. Don't let this chaos dictate your actions." He

simply raised a

playing with

voice echoed through the room. "I'm an adult, Sapphire. I don't play games. Don't

will help me, so you can focus

toward the exit, but suddenly, someone grabbed me and pulled me

"Who the fuck-Ash?"

like this didn't require a second thought. I knew it was Ash standing before

was exactly as I remembered

turmoil, his embrace brought unexpected

onlookers. "I'm sorry to ask this, but bear with the pain for now. I promise

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