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.

is gone, and my son is distraught. He just called me in tears.

Hackett raised an

Huey nodded.

without blinking. “Let’s see your

M0re detailz at g𝒶l𝓷ovels.𝓬𝓸𝓶

dry swallow, Huey handed over his phone. The most recent

“You’ve always been the clever one. We’ve been friends for over a decade. Surely, you know I’ve always looked

secrets are best kept buried. You’re wise

“We all have families. We must think of them before acting on a whim,

eyes shot open in alarm. “What

any rash decisions,” Hackett replied. “Now,

morning. Before she could step inside, someone

a swift