Chapter 38

The shop owner forcefully dragged Evie back into the shop, pulling her to a corner. After briefly stepping out, he returned. In that moment, Evie was in tears, because she knew exactly what awaited her.

While driving to the hospital, Brian called Ryan, who answered promptly. "Brian, I'm your half-brother and personal assistant, not your girlfriend. How many times will you call me in a day?" Ryan said playfully. Brian who could tell he was joking around chose to be serious in response.

"If you don't want me to call you anymore, that's fine; I won't call you," he said, waiting for Ryan's reply, but it never came.

"Aren't you going to answer?" he asked, feeling slightly frustrated.

"Oh, I thought you were going to hang up after you were done talking, so I decided not to say anything."

"RYAN!"

"AARON!"

"I'll get you!" Brian said with a laugh, then switched up immediately, remembering the reason for his call.

"I was at a bakery a few minutes ago; I could sense the owner of that place is sh