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…”

for the doctor’s word,” Gregory suggested, hugging me and smoothing out my disheveled hair. “Don’t worry, your grandma has always been

into his eyes, I found a sliver of comfort and

could emerge, Lucius

the chase. “Didn’t

The guy’s a strong swimmer, jumped right in. We searched up and down the river, and scoured the nearby areas too. Nothing.” “Greg, I’m sorry for not being thorough enough. I’ll take

said, checking his watch. “Take your team and search the

was puzzled. “Search

Gregory succinctly explained, then pressed, “Did

“Not a word.”

ét

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

the hospital, his

his gentle demeanor vanished as he made a call,

without another word, instructing his assistant, “To the

mansion was near

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

ventured, “Mr. Larson, PL Group is asking what their next step should

“Pull back? Now?”