Chapter 271

Chapter 271

“Mr. Warren, the Thompson family has faced a tragedy.” Barry immediately informed Alex when he received the call. Alex’s eyes widened in shock.

Barry said, “Two hours ago, Harold was killed in a car accident. The Thompson siblings rushed back overnight.”

Alex was terrified, and his heart almost stopped. “Impossible.”

Just earlier, Ellie’s parents were fine. Harold had even given him a handful of peanuts and pecans, and Alex had told Harold he would deliver the wheelchair.

At that moment, Alex’s phone rang. With red eyes, he looked at the buzzing phone beside him, trembling as he reached out but stopped himself.

Barry said, “Alex, it’s a call from Warren

come back quickly; Ms. Thompson’s dad has passed away.” Evan’s sad voice came through the

we go straight to the Thompson

Alex’s shaking voice spoke, “Return to Warren Manor.”

table, with Evan beside

so long to return?” When Alex entered, Nancy said, her voice urgent. “Ellie and Aaron have already gone back; the Thompson family is

thud, Alex knelt before his Grandpa and parents. His gesture left

Nancy

disbelief, “What does it mean? Don’t tell me you think Mr. Thompson’s death is

tear–filled; he struggled to speak while his lips trembled. Finally, he said, “I know nothing about Mr. Thompson’s death,

in anger. “You

one who saved me was Ellie, not Haley; I

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