I kept telling myself not to care about Richard anymore, but when I heard he was hurt, my body reacted on its own. It was like a reflex developed over these past eight years, something I couldn't control.

Rushing out, I tried to keep my voice steady and asked, "He's at the Heart of Hope Hospital?"

"Yes, VIP Room 1," Daniel confirmed.

"I'm on my way."

Driving to the hospital, I managed to stay somewhat rational, but my thoughts were scattered. Despite Luxora Group's ...