The Heart I Gave The Love I Lost

Chapter 33

There was no one around, the streets were empty, and the pharmacy was still some

distance away…

Maggie was calculating in her mind when she noticed the strong smell of blood in the car

She paused, started the engine, and asked, “Where to?”

“Straight ahead, to Santa Pier.” He added, “I’ll tell you how to get there.”

“No need, I know the way.”

Maggie replied and started driving.

She concentrated on driving, and the man didn’t speak again, so the car became quiet.

Santa Pier was about half an hour away. Along the way, Maggie’s expression remained calm, and her driving was steady and precise. She didn’t make a single wrong turn.

The man, holding the gun, gradually changed the way he looked at her.

But Maggie didn’t notice.

A little while later, the man said, “Park under the banyan tree ahead.”

Maggie, “Okay.”

The car stopped smoothly by the side of the road, and the man still kept the gun aimed at her. As he got out of the car, she took her bag back and calmly started rifling through it. “I have some first aid supplies here.”

In the half–hour drive, the smell of blood in the car grew stronger. She knew the man was

probably injured.

The man paused but didn’t respond, instead getting out of the car and disappearing quickly

23.47

Chapter 33

into the darkness.

had refused her offer, Maggie didn’t insist. She turned the

later, the man got on a boat that was waiting for him, and he took off

and mask.

someone tend to his injuries, he answered the call.

“Harry, are you alright? My people said they

pick you up. Where are you?”

an accident. I’m already at the pier.”

happen? You scared

gazed at the tall tree in the distance, lost in

to Jessica’s place half an hour

some porridge. She was feeling a little

“Why do I smell

“No.”

took her phone and bag, his

got back, but it seemed she

after Jessica had fully recovered

the gown for the banquet

afternoon, Maggie went out

manager and several salespeople were adjusting a gown. It wasn’t until Maggie

Cave The

235%

Chapter 33

How can I help

have a look,” Maggie

“Of course.”

After all, even when Franklin and the others had formal events to attend, they never

back from the spotlight long

such

Jessica worked in luxury apparel, she had picked up a basic sense of aesthetics.