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.

alone, Adam

bulged on his forehead

Get out! Get

apple from the nightstand and threw it at Brad. “Damn it! I

Nadine over! I only want to see her! I won’t take my medicine if she doesn’t

grandfather, Brad reluctantly retreated from the room.

to contain

for half an hour, no one answered

a way

to reach anyone,

on her own.

walked over to the window and saw a metal shelf in the top right comer. Just

with an open

metal shelf could support her weight, she could climb out the

It was better than

Xx

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