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?”.

in critical condition. Your best friend

who would have made such a nemark was none other than

remarks from him, so I

got distracted, drove past

“Any

sent Joseph to handle the matter. You don’t need to worry too

glared at me and said in sarcasm,

Ashton yelled

his mouth and glared

in heels and asked hurriedly, “I just

aside and told her while

and I were seated together, she pouted. Then, she stood at the

The doctor called for someone to go through the admission procedures. Ashton

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

and leaned against the door. “Seems

her, so I replied sarcastically, “Thank you, Ms. Larson, for your

Her face flushed in anger. “Scarlett, Ash is mine. Don’t even dream of keeping him by your side after the baby is born. You don’t stand a single chance against

in Ms. Larson’s abilities, but you’re telling the wrong person – you should tell Ashton

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