Chapter 255

Eric took a deep breath. “It’s okay. You passed out, and I was bringing you home when we got targeted. That was my oversight.”

I felt like Eric had more to say, but he held back.

What did I do? When I woke up, there were traces of blood under my nails.

“We should head to the hospital for a full check–up; you’re pregnant,” Robin and Stella were

concerned about me.

“I want to see Colin…” I whispered.

“The hospital first,” Stella shook her head. “Search and rescue are on Colin’s case. You showing up will just cause chaos, especially with the baby.”

Tears welled in my eyes as I reluctantly got into the car.

“He’ll be alright because you’re waiting for him.” Just before I got in, Eric said something out of the blue, assuring me Colin would be fine.

Tears pooled in my eyes, and my chest ached fiercely.

Please, don’t die…

Colin, please don’t die.

“These guys are all alive; this one’s still breathing.” The police were checking the yard; the people who came to kill me were still alive, which eased my worries.

“Don’t be scared.” Seeing me trembling from the start, Stella wrapped her arms around me. I stared blankly outside.

Scared?

from worrying about Colin,

else.

moment we arrived at the hospital, I saw Dexter.

of his car, looking at me somewhat frantically. “I heard about Caleb…

concerned about

away from

was fraught as

I ignored him.

lingered like a bad smell, following me around.

Eric off looking for Colin and Robin assisting the police with the scene, only Stella

show some shame? She’s Foebe, for God’s sake. Could you back off?”

good to you, gave you

scolding, probably used to it by now.

and told him to

annoying,” I said, getting

I was Phoebe. “You went to the Langley family’s place; Julian had injured his hand, and Henry got into his car surrounded by bodyguards. I heard from the Langleys… when Caleb had

Dexter’s words.

you did, do you? The Langley’s servants said, if you hadn’t suddenly fainted, defenseless Henry would have been

but he had

Eric wanted to say?

of time after learning about Colin’s accident, the memory loss… was I

did I

listen to his nonsense. You can barely hold a knife steady to

Stella fell silent. Because Robin sent her a

cameras.

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