Rejected No More: I Am Way Out Of Your League, Darling!

Chapter 1025:

Huey’s hand trembled, causing his phone to slip from his grip and crash to the floor. He hurriedly scooped it up.

Hackett entered the room with a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “Huey, where do you think you’re going?” he asked, his eyes flicking to the IV drip still steadily dispensing fluid. “In such a rush? Ignoring your own health?”

Hackett’s voice had an undertone of menace, and a glint of something dangerous flashed in his eyes. The wind outside slammed the hospital room door shut with a loud thud, making the air inside feel oppressively thin.

Huey’s body shook uncontrollably at Hackett’s smile. He retreated step by step as Hackett advanced. Eventually, Huey stumbled backward onto the bed. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Hackett’s hand slipping into his pocket, the outline of a knife handle subtly visible through the fabric.

Huey’s eyes widened in terror.

“What’s scaring you, Huey? I’m not here to hurt you,” Hackett chuckled, the harsh white light throwing ghostly shadows across his face.

A vice seemed to tighten around Huey’s heart, squeezing the breath from his lungs.

and my son is distraught. He just called me in tears. I have to go back,” Huey explained

Hackett

Huey nodded.

Huey without blinking. “Let’s see your call

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a dry swallow, Huey handed over his

We’ve been friends for over a decade. Surely, you know I’ve always looked out for you, right?” Huey’s eyes darted with

widened. “Some secrets are best kept buried. You’re

opened his mouth to respond, Hackett cut him off. “We all have families. We must

eyes shot open in alarm. “What

loved ones before making any rash decisions,” Hackett replied. “Now, weren’t you

to the office in the morning. Before she

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