This was a matter of utmost importance he couldn't risk anyone else finding out.

He had to deliver it himself for verification.

The moment Vince received the message, he set out immediately, anxiety gnawing at him the entire drive. Timothy had gone to see Jessica so quickly- would it end in a confrontation?

He couldn't help but wonder if things might get ugly.

When Vince arrived, the apartment door was already open. Two paramedics stood in the hallway, looking like they'd just finished their work.

He stepped inside, calling out, "Timothy?"

"In the bedroom," Timothy's voice answered from within.

Vince walked to the master bedroom doorway and saw Timothy's hospital bed pressed right up against the side of the room's regular bed.

Leaning against the doorframe, Vince let out a long breath. "Look at you-do you even recognize yourself? Are you sure you're still the CEO of Lawson Industries?"

Timothy was battered and bruised, one leg in a cast, bandages damp and clothes still clinging with wet stains. Even the hair at his forehead was still half-damp.

He looked like someone had thrown water on him.

He looked, in a word, miserable.

one to talk!"

the bridge of his nose.

"She left."

left? Then why exactly did you call

was completely at

her and bring her back.

"Seriously? That's it?"

Timothy nodded slightly.

had to

started this mess. The least you can do is run

leg."

eyes. "And what about you? You're just

can I

close, he had

shook his head

bring her back, Timothy. Have a little

she make it? Seriously, how do you manage to be this thick-skinned? I remember you used to care about your pride. Doesn't

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