Chapter 291



"Hiss..." Ernest let out a soft grunt.

It wasn't pain I heard in that sound, but a shiver of sensitivity. I could almost picture a rather naughty scene in my mind. I had to admit, I was getting more mischievous by the day.

After my playful tease, I straightened up and casually sipped my coffee as if nothing had happened before turning to leave. Ernest seemed thrown off by my antics, not reacting at all.

Back in my office, I sat down and set my coffee cup down, rubbing my face and chuckling.

I didn't even know why I laughed. It felt good, like the joy you got from being naughty.

My phone buzzed with a message, snapping me out of my amusement.

It was from Allen, who sent me an address.

Opening it revealed a spot in the city's industrial area marked Crestpoint Investments.

would Allen send me that? Was it a mistake? Or was he teasing me with a cryptic

him popped up.

checked out of the rehab facility?' I wondered. 'Is it for real, or is Allen playing

believe it, don't bother coming." "Didn't you advise against meeting your dad? Saying it wouldn't do

the truth, right?" Allen

always a

reply, Allen threw in one last challenge. "I've given you

hung up, leaving me no chance

torn. To

about the accident was as grim as I feared, Lord might side with the living, keeping the seeret from

accident But could it really be just that? They didn't

bring me peace.

might be

know

gossiping girls in the break room again, who seemed ready to head

heading out?" one of

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