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?”.

condition. Your best friend

made such a nemark was none other than

such remarks from him, so I ignored

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

stunned. “Any other persons

the crash,” Ashton informed regretfully. “I’ve already sent Joseph

me and said in sarcasm, “Wow, I didn’t know

that’s enough!” Ashton yelled in

mouth and glared at

“I just got to know about this. What

aside and told her while

were seated together, she pouted. Then, she stood at the side

someone to go through the admission procedures. Ashton did not want me

to the anesthesia, it would take approximately half an hour for her to wake up. I gave Jackson a call and

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

Ms. Larson, for your attention to our relationship. Don’t worry, as

keeping him

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 who he chooses

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