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.

“Alex, it’s a call from Warren Manor.” Seeing Alex in shock, Barry put it on

Thompson’s dad has passed away.” Evan’s sad voice came through the

Warren, should we go straight to the Thompson

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

sat with a cane at the head of the table, with Evan beside

Thompson died. Why did you take so long to return?” When Alex entered, Nancy said, her voice urgent. “Ellie

knelt before his Grandpa and parents. His gesture left everyone in the room

Nancy

me

his lips trembled. Finally, he said, “I know nothing about Mr. Thompson’s death, but I’m responsible for the leg he lost.”

his feet in

was Ellie, not Haley; I mixed

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