Chapter 2003


    Mike took a deep breath to calm his shaken heart. "Rhea, I won''t participate in your madness. You can


    do as you please!"


    He was about to leave when he heard Rhea’s voice behind him, “Mike Corden, do you think you still


    had the option to get off this ride once you entered my car?”


    “I’ve already gotten out of it.” Mike turned to look at her, fully aware of what she meant. Being in the car


    meant something entirely different. Still, he feigned ignorance, knowing he would also be insane to


    participate in her madness.


    "I don''t care whether you truly don''t understand or are pretending not to. Anyway, now that you know,


    there’s no opportunity to refuse!" Rhea spoke coldly, her expression bing eerie.


    Mike met her cold gaze. As the two were at a standstill, the garage door suddenly made a sound,


    grabbing their attention. Rhea immediately reached for her waist, turning to the garage entrance warily,


    while Mike remained motionless.


    The garage door slowly opened, and a figure appeared at the entrance. Due to the backlighting, the


    figure appeared somewhat hazy, with only a rough outline.


    "Ree, is that you?" A woman''s gentle voice sounded.


    Rhea furrowed her eyebrows, but her guarded state rxed.


    "Mom!" She called out with a hint of annoyance as she straightened up.


    Maria was overjoyed and came rushing over when she heard her daughter’s voice. After a few steps,


    she suddenly remembered something and turned to close the garage door before running up to Rhea.


    Maria carefully examined Rhea from head to toe and said, "Ree, it''s really you! You''vee home! I


    just passed outside and noticed the garage door seemed to have moved, so I wanted to look in. It turns


    out you''re back. Why didn''t youe and say hello to me first? Are you here to…see him?"


    Upon hearing this, Mike was astounded.


    ‘So, she knows what Rhea is doing. She knows that someone is in here and even who that person is.


    Rhea’s mother is an aplice?!’


    Rhea held onto her mother''s arm, saying, "I can''t always inform you in advance because of my


    restrictions. Besides, my time is limited, and I can''t stay for long. Whether or not I tell you doesn''t


    matter."


    "How can it not matter? Even if it''s just for a brief moment. I won''t dy your work. Didn''t I do well with


    what you asked me to do?" Maria tried to take credit.


    Rhea nodded. "Not bad. Has he woken up?"


    "He''s awake, but he doesn''t seem to have any reaction. Ree, will he still listen to you like before?"


    Rhea nodded again. "He will!"


    Mike remained silent on the sidelines, just listening quietly. It felt like this mother and daughter were


    plotting something earth-shattering. The garage was a bit dusty, tickling his nose. Unable to hold back,


    he sneezed.


    Maria only noticed someone else was present after hearing the sneeze. She abruptly turned and stared


    at him, instantly bing defensive. “Who are you?! Don''t be scared, Ree. I’ll protect you. Hurry, go!"


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    She subconsciously positioned herself in front of Rhea, shielding her.


    Mike was speechless.