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.

Brad returned to the ward alone,

fury. The veins bulged on his forehead as he shouted, “What are you

Get out!

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

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

to further agitate his grandfather, Brad reluctantly

Unable to contain his fury, Adam repeatedly shouted, “Get

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

find a way

signal and unable to reach anyone, she had

on her own.

a metal shelf in

with an open

her weight, she could climb

of the corridor. It was better than being

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