Chapter 300

Carol had left the building.

Maja followed two lawyers, but her mind was preoccupied with Neil’s condition.

He’s still out cold, without telling when he’ll come around.

They ended up in a nearby park, a quiet spot perfect for discussing matters.

Just as she sat down, she spotted Connie Raymond sketching in the distance.

Connie apparently noticed her, too, and strode over.

“Penny! Long time no see!”

Maja nodded slightly and smiled, “Still sketching, aren’t you?”

Connie heaved a sigh.

“Yep, I was planning to catch up with lan, but he’s been swamped lately and doesn’t even have time to chat.”

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Connie glanced at the two suit–and–tie guys next to Maja, furrowing her brows. Hadn’t she seen them somewhere before? “Penny, you look like you’ve got something on your plate. I’ll let you get to it. I still have some sketching to do. If you’re free, could you help me out? I’ll treat you to a meal as a thank

you, deal?”

nodded in agreement.

meters away from Maja, neither

hadn’t expected a member of the Raymond family to be here. Maja sat on the bench, and while facing the two men, she asked, “Did my dad consult

could we continue our discussion at a

near the hospital. She could return to the hospital sooner if they wrapped up their talk here Why the need for a

unease crept up on her, and she stood up abruptly, her palms breaking out in cold

be that these two weren’t lawyers at

seen these two

and saw her

where they were, with their eyes

was not far off, ready to report any incidents to

they merely grabbed their briefcases and

to Connie with her legs still a bit shaky.

and her

Shepard family’s

to

what she said, her

Shepard

they just looked familiar. They could be bodyguards who’ve worked

couldn’t be

daughters of wealthy families usually have two bodyguards trailing them. They could be bodyguards from the Shepard family or from any other family.

to the side, her back still drenched in cold sweat.

linked arms with

talk already? Let us see the sketch. I’ll

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