Chapter 16

I glared at him and finished the juice. “Please enjoy your dinner alone. I’ve got to leave as there is some stuff I need to attend to.”

He gave me a look of discontent and exclaimed, “I came all the way here, and you guys are all leaving me by myself! Why can’t y’all accompany me around J City?”

“You are already so familiar with this place. If you need to borrow a car, I can lend it to you. I really need to go.” I passed my car keys to him and left the cafe, headed to the yoga class.

I had been a lazy bum all my life. After half an hour of yoga, I was exhausted.

My phone kept on ringing while I was resting. It was from an unknown number. I did not answer the call and continued with my practice.

When I was just about to leave, Ashton called. I answered, and he exclaimed, “Quick, come to the hospital now! Macy and Jared got into an accident!”

My heart skipped a beat. There was no time to waste, so I hurried over.

Ashton and Joe were waiting at the ER. My legs were sore as I ran over, and I almost fell.

Ashton noticed and rushed forward to catch me. “Macy had a slight graze on her scalp. She’s in the dressing room and will be out soon.”

I sighed a breath of relief and looked at the ER and asked in concern, “How serious is Dr. Crest’s condition?”.

is still in critical condition.

who would have made such a nemark was none other than

remarks from him, so I ignored them.

in the car. Jared got distracted, drove past the red lights, and crashed into a delivery truck. Macy

was stunned. “Any other

crash,” Ashton informed regretfully. “I’ve already sent Joseph to handle the matter. You don’t

my hands trembling. Joe glared at me and said in sarcasm, “Wow, I didn’t know

Ashton yelled

and glared at me

ran over in heels and asked hurriedly, “I just got to know about this. What actually

her aside and told her

were seated together, she pouted. Then, she

go through the admission procedures. Ashton did not want

Due to the anesthesia, it would take approximately half an hour for her to wake up. I

arms and leaned against the door. “Seems like you and Ashton get

like conversing with her, so I replied sarcastically, “Thank you, Ms. Larson, for your attention to our

keeping him by your

agreed with those words. I replied insincerely, “I believe in Ms. Larson’s abilities, but you’re telling the wrong person – you should tell Ashton instead. It is up to him

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

Comments ()

0/255