Chapter 4

I was drawn by the noise, and turned to look. Charles stopped and looked at me, a trace of pleading flickering in his eyes.

Gianna choked out just then, "Charles, it hurts so much."

Charles cast a glance at Gianna, who was sobbing uncontrollably, then turned to me, his voice strained.

"Lucy, I'll take her to the hospital first. I'll come find you later," he said.

I ignored him and left the café.

I went back to work at the office. Before clocking out, I checked my phone.

Charles had called me dozens of times.

I didn't pick up any…