Chapter 4

"Ugh, it hurts so bad..." Samuel groaned in agony.

His desperate groans sliced right through our silent standoff.

I glanced over and saw him curled up on the ground, ashen-faced and doubled over in pain.

Charlotte sprang into action—she grabbed his shoulder, hurriedly glancing my way with worry all over her face.

She said, "Babe, I have to get him to the hospital, okay? Can we talk when I get back? It's our anniversary today. I just want both of us to be happy, please."

Her complicated gaze cut right through me, sharp as a blade.

So even now, she…