Nadine eased up and stared at Brad with anticipation. Eagerly, she waited for him to leave and head to Jean instead. Brad had regained his composure after the call.

"I'll be there right now."

Nadine was relieved. She prayed silently, hoping that he'd fuck off in the next instant.

Ten minutes later, the sound of his car engine revving echoed from downstairs. She drew in a deep breath, feeling as if she'd been rejuvenated.

She had resisted fiercely when he kissed her earlier. Having bit not only his tongue but also his neck, she'd thoroughly enraged him. Now, being able to escape unscathed was already heaven's blessing.

Yet, her eyes dimmed like a flickering candle in the pitch-black night, slowly extinguished by the wind.

When Brad arrived at the hospital, the doctors and nurses were all gathered in Jean's ward. The beeping of all sorts of medical equipment broke the silence of the night.

she hurried toward him

hadn't eaten all day. Her blood pressure suddenly increased at night. If I hadn't insisted

Brad hung his head in guilt. He felt conflicted as he stood

glance at Lynn. He lit a cigarette, and he began puffing it in silence. Lynn wasn't sure whether he was angry

the situation, she quickly added, "Mr. Hamilton, Ms.

with Ms. Sawyer, saying that her son had gotten in trouble and she

kept berating her and

frowned. "Her aunt

that he was willing to respond to her, Lynn was

insisted on forcing her to seek your help to plead for her son, who raped

with his cigarette and hummed in acknowledgment. He dismissed her with a wave, indicating that she could leave. Brad's friendly display toward Lynn

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