Chapter 319


    Chapter 319


    “Irene, where are you? Now I heard Faith’s voicee through She was here too?


    Did they call me just now because they were already close here?


    I couldn’t help but cough. The noise outside was getting louder, someone probably came to put out the


    fire


    Bailey handed me a wet cloth. “Ms. Finch, cover your nose and mouth with this. Help is on the way.


    We’ll be fine!”


    I nodded and looked at the Morses and saw their faces filled with panic. They just lost their son, and


    now this? If they got hurt, I would never forgive myself.


    I felt awful. If I hadn’te here, they wouldn’t be in this mess. Clearly, someone was out to get me


    and hurt the Morses as well.


    “Crack!”


    A sharp noise came from above. I looked up to see the old beams, already a bit worn, beginning to


    loosen with the spreading fire.


    This was the closest I’d ever been to death, but I tried to stay calm. I could hear the fire truck sirens in


    the distance. If we could hold on a little longer, we might be saved.


    But the Morses’ house was too old to withstand this for long. When the beams finally gave way. I heard


    Mia scream, and I leaped towards her without thinking.


    Maybe it was guilt, but I was willing to do anything to protect Oscar’s parents.


    I felt a heavy weight hit my back, followed by a searing pain. Then I felt water pouring down, putting out


    the fire on my back.


    “Irene!” Neil’s voice rang out, sounding desperate. “Irene, answer me!”


    I wanted to reply, but I’d inhaled too much smoke, and my throat was in agony. It was hard to speak.


    Something seemed to be pinning me down, immobilizing me.


    Just as I was about to pass out, I felt the weight lifting off me. I managed to lift my head and found that


    Neil was looking at me, his eyes red. The moment he saw me, his tears fell.


    “Neil…” I croaked, barely audible.


    I wanted to say that I was the Morses bad luck charm.


    I wanted to ask about the Morses and about Bailey


    But I couldn’t speak. Then everything went ck.


    I must have been burnt on my back.


    When I woke up. I was in pain and realized what had happened.


    I was in a hospital gown, lying on my side. Neil was asleep on the edge of my bed.


    He looked like he hadn’t slept well; his brows were furrowed even in sleep.


    He must have been watching over me all night.


    I tried to move, but the pain in my back made me gasp. The slight sound woke Neil up.


    He opened his eyes, they were still red and bloodshot, with dark circles underneath.


    “Are you awake? Does your back hurt?” Neil asked, his voice hoarse and tired.


    Tm alnight Howare Henry and the others?” I asked, looking at him anxiously


    Neil’s face changed. You’re womed about them? You’re the one who’s most seriously injured. They’re


    okay, they just inhaled some smoke and are being treated”


    After hearing this, I let out a sigh of relief. Then something urred to me. “Why are you here? Is your


    mom here too?”


    “She sent me” Neil answered helplessly “She found out you were here, gave Bonnie a piece of her


    mind, got the address from Hannah, and sent me here”


    I hadn’t expected Faith to be so concerned about me. I felt she cared more for me than Neil did.


    With Faith not around, Neil and I didn’t need to pretend to avoid each other. So I told him what I was


    thinking.


    was certain the fire at the Morses was a plot. Like someone knew I wasing and set the fire to get


    me


    But who, besides Hannah and Neil, whom I trust, would know I wasing?


    Neil frowned, seemingly puzzled


    Just then, Faith came in with some food. Neil and I were deep in thought, making the atmosphere


    tense.


    Faith thought Neil and I were having a silent standoff and dragged Neil up. “Don’t upset Irene. You


    should leave. I’ll take care of her.”


    Neil’s face turned pale. He looked helpless.


    He got up and left the room.


    Faith sat down where he had been, held my hand, and looked at me sympathetically. “Irene, you’re too


    foolish. You should have sent someone for the Morses. Why did you have to go yourself? It was


    dangerous.”


    “Madam, I… I hesitated but didn’t mention my guilt over Oscar.


    “I know Neil’s a jerk. God knows what Bonnie’s been feeding him. They’ve been at it for years. I’ve


    talked to Bonnie, hoping she’dy low.” Faith told me earnestly.


    I didn’t know what to say. If this kept up, I was worried about escaping unscathed.


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    Knowing I could no longer have kids made it clear there was no future for Neil and me.


    Seeing my silence, Faith continued. “Hannah told me you came for her parents because of your


    friendship with Oscar. That makes me think you’re a good girl with a strong sense of loyalty. I don’t like


    Bonnie. She’s too cunning”


    I didn’t know whether to feel ttered or embarrassed by her praise.


    “Madam, there are plenty of fish in the sea; Neil doesn’t have to stick with Bonnie. He could try dating


    other girls. Me and Neil… that’s a ship that’s sailed.” I said as I nced coldly at the hospital room


    door.


    Faith was taken aback, and then she let out a helpless sigh. “I know he’s hurt you, but I still think things


    aren’t over between you two…” “Madam, Irene.”


    Bonnie’s voice echoed from the door; her face was a picture of sorrow. She must have heard some of


    the conversation between Faith and me.


    The moment Bonnie showed up, the smile on Faith’s face vanished and was reced by a look of


    rejection and disgust.


    How on earth did Bonnie end up here?