Burke International had always been the major investor in the downtown hospital, ensuring not just top-notch medical equipment but also a plentiful supply of Type A blood to guarantee the safety of Sophie's unborn child. It was unthinkable that anything could go wrong.

Nichole... It was Nichole.

James felt as though an invisible hand had yanked him back from the brink of a nightmare. He woke with a start in the hospital bed, his eyes gradually darkening with a cold, ominous light.

"Mr. Burke, you should rest. I've found out that Colby and Adler are over in Duskhaven and are on it. Ms. Sophie will be safe," Colt's voice rang out beside him.

The smell of the hospital's disinfectant seemed to remind him of Sophie, bleeding out on the operating table, dead.

He finally understood why Sophie was so afraid of him, and why there was resentment and disgust for him in her eyes.

His past self had caused all of it.

He had orchestrated it all.

"Mr. Burke? Are you alright? Please, don't scare me..."

for a doctor when James put

frozen in place upon hearing James'

his demeanor back to normal, and casually asked, "How's everything going at Eastwood College? Have Nichole's exam results come

graduated a long time ago, and she's now the daughter of the Freeman family. Ms. Sophie

there's a meeting tomorrow, but I promised to celebrate Nichole's academic

I'll go call the doctor." A shadow

retreating figure, his eyes

up for this. I'll set you

Sophie received

hotel room, ready to fetch her order,

thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access

"Do you need something?"

who was now assigned to Odie. After

ordered me to assist

you fetch my delivery for me? It's just downstairs in the lobby. I'm

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255