Chapter 68


    When Brad received Jean’s call, he mistook it for Nadine’s. Without looking at the caller ID, he asked, ” Where are you?”


    Not only was his tone sharp but it was also filled with dissatisfaction. It was a far cry from his usual easygoing demeanor.


    Startled by his brusque tone, Jean feared that she had done something to offend him.


    Her voice trembled as she stifled a few sobs. “Brad, what’s wrong? Did I do something?” she asked. timidly.


    Already on edge, Brad found himself growing more and more irritated by her sniffling. “What’s the matter? Are you going to cry over everything I say?”


    Perplexed by her sudden outburst, he couldn’t fathom what had upset her. Her tendency to cry easily only made his annoyance worse.


    “I didn’t say anything either!<b>”</b>


    Before he could finish speaking, the call had already been disconnected. Frustration gnawed at Brad as he stared at the disconnected phone. Had he said something so unforgivable?


    On his grandfather’s instructions, he searched for Nadine for a long time. Despite his efforts, he couldn’t find her and eventually had to give up.


    When Brad returned to the ward alone, Adam noticed Nadine wasn’t with him.


    Adam’s face contorted in fury. The veins bulged on his forehead as he <b>shouted</b><b>, </b><b>“</b>What are <b>you </b><b>doing</b>


    here? Get out! Get out! Get out of here!”


    As he spoke, he grabbed an apple from the nightstand and threw it at Brad. “Damn it! I get furious every


    time I see you<b>. </b>Call Nadine over! I only want to see her! I won’t take my medicine if she doesn’te!”


    Fearing to further agitate his grandfather, Brad reluctantly retreated from the room. “Fine! I’m leaving!”


    “And don’t even think abouting back!” Unable to contain his fury, Adam repeatedly shouted, <b>“</b>Get out!”


    Despite pounding on the door for half an hour, no one answered Nadine’s pleas for help.


    to find a way out


    Stranded with no phone signal and unable to reach anyone, she had no other choice but to find a


    on her own.


    She walked over to the window and saw a metal shelf in the top righter. Just beyond it, the hospital


    corridor ended with an open window,


    If the metal shelf could support her weight, she could climb out the window and onto it, then reach the


    window at the end of the corridor. It was better than being trapped here forever.


    <b>Xx</b>


    Chander 68


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    With that decision made, Nadine climbed out of the window. She tested it to make sure it could support. her weight, and then she carefully stepped over and climbed to the window at the end of the corridor along the shelf.


    Trembling with fear throughout the entire process, she dared not look down at the ground below.


    With a sigh of relief, she had sessfully ovee this obstacle. But her legs were so weak from fear. that she could barely stand.


    With heavy and weak legs, she lowered herself from the window at the end of the corridor. <b>She </b>heard


    someone mention her name.


    “Are you sure Nadine is locked in the women’s restroom? Won’t anyone go in to help her?”


    “Of course! I’m sure she’ll be stuck there until tonight. put up the ‘Under Maintenance‘ sign, so even theC0pyright ? 2024 N?v)(elDrama.Org.


    cleaningdy and the repairman won’t go in.”


    “Excellent! Since you’ve done what I asked, I will reward you. I’ll talk to Ms. Sawyer about putting in a


    good word with Mr. Hamilton for your promotion.”