When Love Breaks by Jack

I sighed, turning to Mark. “Mark, thanks for everything today. And this injury… you got it because of me. If there’s anything I can do to help, please don’t hesitate to call.”

“Sure.”

Mark offered a light smile, glancing towards the direction of the emergency room. “Since Mr. Ford is with you, I’ll head off. I’ll be around Vista Town for a while, so feel free to reach out if you need anything.” “Take care and get well soon, Mr. Larson.”

Gregory, with his casual charm, slung his arm around my shoulders. “If she needs anything, I’m here. Chances are she won’t be needing to trouble Mr. Larson.”

Mark arched an eyebrow, “We’ll see about that.”

After a brief farewell, Mark left.

His departure left my thoughts entangled with worries for my grandmother, unsure of her condition inside the emergency room. Kane said the medication given to her wasn’t immediately deadly. But if it was poison, the antidote wouldn’t be easily obtained… My thoughts were a tangled mess.

The comforting hand on my shoulder gave a gentle squeeze. “Worried about Ramona?”

“Yeah.” I nodded, voicing my concern. “Just when she was on the mend, this happens. I’m not sure if she can withstand this…”

“Don’t worry, your grandma has always been a

found a sliver of comfort and let out a sigh,

Ramona could emerge, Lucius

to the chase.

up and down the river, and scoured the nearby areas too. Nothing.” “Greg, I’m sorry for

checking his watch. “Take your team and search the

was puzzled.

most dangerous place is often the safest,” Gregory succinctly explained,

“Not a word.”

ét

frustration evident, “Whoever this guy is, his men are tight-lipped. But I noticed they all have the

out of the hospital, his assistant

vanished as he made a call, his tone

hung up without another word, instructing his

city center, the mansion was near the abandoned factory,

off, the assistant catching glimpses of Mark’s barely contained anger

provoke him but needing to ask, the assistant ventured, “Mr. Larson, PL

“Pull back? Now?”