Chapter 279

Jackson’s gaze hardened as he gestured for Gilda to stay put

He then approached the driver’s seat and saw a woman in a hospital gown, frail and bleeding from the head, slumped over the wheel.

Only when Jackson pushed her did he see her face clearly. “It’s her.”

Gilda, too, recognized the driver.

It was Emily.

“How did she get out? Did she just?” A daring suspicion crossed her mind. “Was she trying to kill me?” Gilda murmured, realization dawning on her.

This was no accident but a possible murder attempt.

Was Emily trying to end her life?

how close

to push her away and

to continue that thought, overwhelmed by the fear

of the situation, stepped forward to shield her, comforting her with his presence. “It’s okay,

found solace in his assurance

at the scene, and a perimeter was established.

a responsible party, was taken to the police station for a statement, with Jackson accompanying

Jackson’s arm was bleeding. She grabbed his arm, concerned. “Jackson, you’re hurt!?”

tried to downplay it. “It’s nothing, just a scratch.”

“That’s not a minor injury. You’ve lost a large patch of skin. Come on, I’m taking you

seeing Gilda’s worried expression

allowed her to lead him to the hospital.

his wound,”

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