Chapter 68

When Brad received Jean’s call, he mistook it for Nadine’s. Without looking at the caller ID, he asked, ” Where are you?”

Not only was his tone sharp but it was also filled with dissatisfaction. It was a far cry from his usual easygoing demeanor.

Startled by his brusque tone, Jean feared that she had done something to offend him.

Her voice trembled as she stifled a few sobs. “Brad, what’s wrong? Did I do something?” she asked. timidly.

Already on edge, Brad found himself growing more and more irritated by her sniffling. “What’s the matter? Are you going to cry over everything I say?”

Perplexed by her sudden outburst, he couldn’t fathom what had upset her. Her tendency to cry easily only made his annoyance worse.

“I didn’t say anything either!”

Before he could finish speaking, the call had already been disconnected. Frustration gnawed at Brad as he stared at the disconnected phone. Had he said something so unforgivable?

On his grandfather’s instructions, he searched for Nadine for a long time. Despite his efforts, he couldn’t find her and eventually had to give up.

to the ward alone, Adam noticed Nadine

on his forehead as he shouted,

out! Get out

an apple from the nightstand and threw

see you. Call Nadine over! I only want to see her! I

further agitate his grandfather, Brad reluctantly retreated from

back!” Unable to contain his

on the door for half an hour, no

a way

unable to reach anyone, she had no other choice

on her own.

and saw a metal shelf in the top right comer. Just beyond

ended with

shelf could support her weight, she could climb out the window and onto it, then

It was better than being

Xx

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