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.

me that? Was it a mistake? Or was he teasing me with a

I pondered, another message from him popped up.

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

up, and before I could even speak, he said, "If you don't believe it, don't bother coming." "Didn't you advise against meeting your dad? Saying it wouldn't do any good?" I reminded him

that. But you want the truth, right?" Allen snorted, adding, "Ignore the message if

just classic Allen, always a bit of a

one last challenge. "I've given you the address. Whether you see my dad or not

that, he hung up, leaving me

I twirled my phone, torn. To go or not to

and Allen's warnings weren't without merit. If the truth about the accident was

But could it really be just that? They didn't have other family; I was

be overthinking, but seeking answers would bring me peace. In

it might

know for

by those gossiping girls in the break

out?" one of them greeted

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