Chapter 220

Alice was startled by Jack’s sudden braking “What’s wrong?”

“I was distracted,” Jack said, his mind a blank. Had the Alice found out? He wished the drive were longer. Once Alice got the truth from Laike, things would change irrevocably between them. The drive was smooth; no traffic.

Alice saw the hospital.“You can go. I’ll take a cab.”

“I’ll wait,” Jack said, his

gaze intense. He wanted an answer, his answer. Alice got out, but Jack called out,“Alice.” She returned. He seemed hesitant.“What?” Jack’s hands were sweaty. He said, “Nothing”

“Spit it out.”

“No matter what happens, I’ll always be your strongest support.”

Alice smiled faintly.“I know. I’ll text you if anything happens.” She went inside. Jack watched her go, his expression complex. He lit a cigarette, feeling the agonizing wait. This day had finally

arrived.

Alice entered Luke’s room and saw the secretary urging him to eat. Luke was overjoyed. “Alice, you came! Did you eat? I should’ve sent someone to get you.”

“No, I decided last minute, Alice said coldly.“I want to know about the accident.”

Alice, let the boss

hungry. Don’t keep Alice waiting.” Luke interrupted, trying to

noticed his bruised hand.“Eat first.”

secretary was happy.“Boss, Ms. Alice wants you to eat. Give her that much.”

we ate together as a family.” He remembered Alice cooking at their family gatherings, catering to everyone’s tastes. Since she left, there hadn’t been any family gatherings. The Washington villa was empty. The room was silent. The secretary said happily, “The boss hasn’t eaten properly. Only Ms. Alice.

Alice said sharply, sensitive to

Luke finished eating, the secretary left. Alice

you don’t remember, why know? It’s a burden.” That’s why they hadn’t

adult now. I have

Caleb say there was someone else in the car? That person is from

“Who is it?”

They escaped.” “But if someone was in the car, they didn’t drive, right?” The driver ran the red light. Luke nodded. True. But they ran. That makes me suspect they were

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they run

Why run unless

disappointed in me? Mom and Dad forgen my binluday cake. I wanted cake, and they took the new

entering the room with Caleb and Luke. Luke’s face changed I’m glad I came

can atone by finding the culprit?

too

is rebellious, but we can teach her

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