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CHAPTER 69

Author: Joe Honey
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-11 21:42:27

Adrian's voice came like thunder over the phone, and a cold shiver ran down William's spine as he had never before heard Adrian speak with such urgency and emotion.

Adrian was a man known for his tough exterior, his business acumen, and his strict demeanor.

Yet, when it came to his wife, Jenny, he was a different person altogether. He had human feelings for her, feelings that he rarely showed to anyone else.

William was scared; he heard the running heartbeat of his heart as he listened to Adrian's angry voice. He knew he had to do something quickly to cool off Adrian's anger and get the doctor to attend to Jenny.

Immediately, he sprang from his seat and scurried to the doctor's office, his legs moving with swiftness down the hall to try to soothe Adrian's temper.

He was now at the doctor's, and Mr. William delicately knocked on the door as his knuckles kissed the wood softly.

"Come in," a voice called from behind the door in a meek manner. The door cracked, and William slid into the
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