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.

need to get home. Marcus is gone, and my son is distraught. He just called me in tears. I have to go back,” Huey

Hackett raised

Huey nodded.

his hand towards Huey without blinking. “Let’s see your call log

M0re detailz at g?l?ovels.???

dry swallow, Huey handed over his

the phone and pulled up a chair to sit opposite him. “You’ve always been the clever one. We’ve been friends for over a decade. Surely, you know I’ve always looked out for

widened. “Some secrets are best kept buried. You’re wise enough not to need reminding,

mouth to respond, Hackett cut him off. “We all have families. We must think of them

shot open in alarm. “What are you

consider your loved ones before making any rash decisions,” Hackett replied. “Now, weren’t you heading home? I’ll accompany

she could step inside, someone burst out

she unleashed a swift back