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Chapter 176

Author: Jean Song
The hospital at midnight carried an eerie and unsettling atmosphere.The glaring emergency light at the end of the corridor, glowing like fresh blood, tightened the knot in one's chest.

To Noelle's surprise, the person sitting outside the emergency room wasn't just Dan but also Sandra. There seemed to be blood on her clothes, and her face was pale.

The moment she saw Hendrix, she rushed toward him. "Rix!"

It was like she had found her relief, and tears rolled down her cheeks as she said, "I… You're finally here. What should we do? Madam Freeman seems to be badly injured. Do you think she…"

Hendrix glanced at her, then looked at Dan by his side.

"The accident is still under investigation, but according to the witnesses, there were no other cars at that time. Madam Freeman's car suddenly lost control." Dan sounded hesitant as he added, "Mr. Sanchez was also in the car. The doctor has announced that he has passed."

Dan tried to be as indirect as possible, but Hendrix's face turned ev
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