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

at night. If I hadn't insisted on getting the doctor over,

tend to Jean, Brad hung his head in guilt. He felt conflicted as he stood outside her ward, wondering whether things wouldn't have escalated if he had

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

the situation, she quickly added, "Mr.

her son had gotten in trouble and she demanded that Ms. Sawyer ask you for help

refused. So, her aunt kept berating her and said

frowned. "Her

was willing to respond to her, Lynn was

insisted on forcing her to seek your help

He dismissed her with a wave, indicating

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