Chapter 177

lan was in his way to the hospital when he got a call from Ryan.

Ryan said a lot, and then added, “After all, she did paint a picture for you.”

lan looked at the approaching nightfall outside and the lights coming on.

The atmosphere was very much like that in the painting.

He had to admit, the painting was very well done.

The car eventually stopped at the address Ryan provided. The housing prices in this neighborhood were not cheap. She had mentioned moving before, and it seemed she was moving here.

Maja had been waiting downstairs for lan ten minutes ahead of their meeting time, not daring to keep him waiting.

But she’d been soaking in the bath for so long that by the time she woke up, the water had turned cold. Now she felt light–headed and dizzy, her vision blurry.

It wasn’t until lan’s car stopped in front of her that she came to her senses, weakly opening the car door.

“Mr. Raymond, I’m really sorry for troubling you.”

Her voice was raspy. He could tell something was off with her.

“Are you sick?”

eyes

cheeks had an unnatural flush, and her eyes

the seat,

not feeling well. I’m really sorry about what happened to Ms. Raymond. The police will

fever; her whole body felt

couldn’t make him wait for her to buy a gift, halfway there.

very quiet, Jeff was driving upfront, honking several times.

rush hour, and the

the traffic,

a jumble. Her body felt uncomfortably hot,

far from her, could also feel the heat from her

cheeks were burning

“Penny?”

Just then, Maureen called to ask if

she’s not feeling well. You don’t need to bring her

continued to persuade,

speak when he felt a weight on his shoulder.

had seeped through his clothes.

tight, he could even feel her hot breath on his ear.

stiffened for a moment, ending the call

the traffic jam ahead

hour, and this road has

“Let’s drive back.”

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