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.

returned to the ward alone, Adam noticed

veins bulged on his forehead as he shouted, “What are

Get out! Get out!

nightstand and threw

Nadine over! I only want to

grandfather, Brad reluctantly retreated from the

coming back!” Unable to contain his fury, Adam

door for half an hour, no one answered Nadine’s pleas for

a

no phone signal and unable to reach anyone, she had no other

on her own.

metal shelf in the top right comer. Just

ended with an open

support her weight, she could

the corridor. It was better than being trapped

Xx

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