She only regained her bearings after a long while.

She stared blankly at Jared and inquired, “What’s the time now?”

“Seven in the evening,” Jared replied. He queried concernedly, “Boss, how do you feel? Any better?”

“I feel giddy and I have a splitting headache… It’s like the poison worsened,” Ashlyn shook her head. As she said this, blood started seeping out of her lips.

The red blood had a hint of black in it and was sticky and warm.

It trickled down her lips and onto the bed.

Ashlyn felt a surge of drowsiness and nearly lost consciousness once again.

“Boss!”

“Boss!”

Jared, Harrison, and Anderson cried out in unison.

up and stared at the three men,

hair…” Jared’s eyes widened as he

questioned. She grabbed at her hair, only for a large chunk to be caught in

hair was falling off

was strewn with streaks of silky

commented lightly, “So, is this medicine effective or

as she forced herself to put

have to act like this around us,

there to feel bad about? Everyone will die eventually. It’s just

at her silently

with a

and hug her tightly. The sight of

served

out of

to remain strong even at this juncture?” Even though he could not hear what Ashlyn said, he could guess from her expression. His heart ached and his eyes were

need to force yourself. Even if the sky were to fall on us, I’ll make sure to hold it up

why

Ashlyn’s phone buzzed.

up and noticed Lucas’

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