Chapter 160: Not so easy VICKY. “Actually… the thing is…” I started, but before the words could leave my mouth, the door swung open. Julia walked in with Calvin right behind her, both looking like they’d just come from a battle. Upon seeing me with Rue hovering around like a worried parent, Julia dropped her bag and rushed to my side.“What happened?!” she asked, her eyes scanning my hands until she spotted the bandage Rue was wrapping.“It’s nothing,” I said quickly, forcing a smile that didn’t reach my eyes. “Just a small cut. I was slicing.”“Small cut?” Rue shot me a sharp look, his hands still holding mine firmly as if I’d break into pieces. “It wasn’t small. There was blood everywhere.”I rolled my eyes. “Rue, you’re exaggerating.”Julia ignored our back-and-forth and focused on me. “Are you sure you’re okay?”“I’m fine,” I said, gently pulling my hand back. Then, my mind snapped to the one thing I’d been waiting to hear. I looked at Julia and Calvin. “Did you get it? Please
Chapter. 159_ it will be selfish . VICKY . I adjusted the collar of Rue’s shirt as he sat at the edge of the hospital bed, looking far too pleased with himself for someone who had almost died days ago. “You know, you’re smiling like someone who just won the lottery,” I teased, brushing the dust off his shirt . Rue bent his head towards my lips, his lips curving into that lazy smile I knew too well. “Maybe I did. I’m leaving this hospital and going home, with you. That’s a win for me.” I rolled my eyes but couldn’t stop the smile creeping up my cheeks. “You should be grateful you’re even walking out of here alive, Rue. You scared the hell out of me.” i teased . His smile faded into something softer, something that made my chest tighten. “Vicky…” His voice was low, pulling my attention. “Why do you look at me like that?” “Like what?” I blinked, trying to play dumb. “Like you still can’t believe I’m here,” he said. I swallowed hard, turning to zip up his small overnight bag
Chapter 158: Caught . Julia sat at the corner booth of the quiet restaurant, her fingers drumming against the polished wooden table as she glanced toward the entrance for the tenth time. Across from her, Calvin sipped his water with a calm that Julia couldn’t understand, and Jeremy looked restless, checking his watch every other minute, The detective they hired was observing from the other table , they didn’t tell the person they were waiting for about the private investigator so it was best that he didn’t sit at the table with them “Are you sure he’s coming?” Julia finally askedCalvin leaned back in his chair. “He’ll come. He knows what’s at stake.”Jeremy smirked, but it didn’t reach his eyes. “If he doesn’t, we’ll have to drag him in next time. I’m not sitting through another suspense movie like this.”Julia shot him a look. “This isn’t a movie, Jeremy. This is Rue and Vicky’s safety.”Before Jeremy could reply, the door creaked open. Reed stepped in, wearing a dark hoodie and
Chapter157: Postponed WilliamsThe phone rang for the fifth damn time before Barth finally picked up. I’d been pacing the suite like a wild animal, jaw clenched so hard I thought my teeth would crack. Every second that man ignored my calls felt like a slap to the face, He was doing it intentionally and i knew it . When I finally heard his voice, I didn’t waste time pretending to be polite.“Barth,” I snapped, my tone sharp enough to cut glass. “What’s the date for the election? Don’t tell me you’re still dragging this nonsense because of that idiot Vicky”There was a pause. Too calm. Too calculated. I knew that kind of pause. It meant he was about to say something I didn’t want to hear.“The election has been postponed,” he said, his voice steady.For a second, I swear I forgot how to breathe. My whole body froze mid-step, the words echoing in my head like an explosion.“What the hell did you just say?” I demanded, my voice rising.“I said the election won’t be holding tomorrow. It’
Chapter 156 : By your side. VICKY I sat by his bed, watching him open his eyes slowly like someone waking up from a heavy dream. The relief that washed over me was so overwhelming I couldn’t stop the tears that came.“Hey baby …” Rue’s voice was soft, weak, but it made my heart leap.I moved closer, holding his hand tightly. “Rue,” I whispered, tears spilling. “You scared me. You really scared me.”He gave me a faint smile, trying to pull his hand up to wipe my face, but he was too weak. “Don’t cry… I’m here now.”I let out a shaky laugh and shook my head. “Do you know how worried I’ve been for two whole days? Two days, Rue! I haven’t closed my eyes for a second. I couldn’t leave your side because I was so scared something would happen.”He looked at me quietly, guilt written all over his face. “I’m sorry,” he said, his voice low. “I’m so sorry, baby. I didn’t mean to make you scared.”“You didn’t mean to get shot either,” I sniffled, trying to wipe my tears with my sleeve. “But you
Chapter 155: What Do You Know ? VICKYThe doctors rushed into the room, and everything around me felt like a blur. My heart was pounding so hard I thought it would burst out of my chest. The beeping sound from Rue’s machine was going crazy, and he was jerking uncontrollably.“No! No! No!” I screamed at the top of my lungs, holding his hand tightly like that would keep him alive. “Doctor! Somebody, please help him!”Bella grabbed my shoulders, trying to pull me back, but I refused to let go. My hands were trembling so much, but I couldn’t release him.“Vicky, you need to move back. Let them work on him,” Bella said with tears rolling down her cheeks. She was shaking too.“I can’t! I can’t leave him!” My voice broke. “Rue! Stay with me, please. God, please don’t let anything happen to him.”Julia ran out of the room, shouting for the senior doctor. Nurses rushed in with more equipment, and one of them looked at me firmly.“Ma’am, please, you need to step outside,” she said.“No!” I scr