Chapter 924:
Alicia sat quietly by the door, her thoughts drifting aimlessly. It wasn’t a deliberate act, but out of the corner of her eye, she noticed a peculiar man nearby.
The man was broad-shouldered, his build unmistakably that of a thug. He wore a white coat and mask, concealing most of his face except for a pair of rugged brows and sharp, watchful eyes.
As their gazes met, the man abruptly turned away, clutching a medicine bottle. His hurried steps and tense demeanor screamed unease.
Alicia’s eyes flicked back to the ICU door, remembering how he had been staring at it earlier with a complicated look.
As night fell, the sterile chill of the hospital became unbearable. Alicia changed out of her sterile gown and decided to leave.
She navigated down a long corridor to exit the hospital, enveloped by an unsettling silence, with her footsteps the only sound echoing through the empty space. She walked with her hands in her pockets, her pace fluctuating between brisk and hesitant.
Abruptly, Alicia stopped, bending down as if to tie her shoelace.
The subtle sound of another set of footsteps halted too. Alicia’s pulse quickened, but she forced herself to remain calm. Every instinct screamed at her to run, yet she knew that would only make her more vulnerable.
Alicia gripped her pepper spray firmly, feigning unawareness of the potential threat lurking behind her. Her thoughts raced. Initially, she had assumed the man in the doctor’s disguise was there for Corey. But now, the pieces didn’t fit. This wasn’t about Corey. The target was her. The realization hit hard. Could Corey have sent someone after her? A hitman hired out of spite after their falling out?
Alicia swallowed hard, fear clawing at her chest as she quickened her pace.
Suddenly, the sensor light ahead flickered and dimmed, casting long, ominous shadows.
Alicia’s heart sank. She instinctively turned, pulling the pepper spray from her pocket.
Before she could react further, a hand shot out from the darkness, gripping her tightly and yanking her into a nearby room.
The sudden attack sent her mind reeling. For a brief moment, her heart stopped, and her thoughts went blank.noveldrama
A powerful arm clamped over her mouth and nose, pinning her against the cold wall. The man’s chest pressed against her back, his strength overwhelming. Alicia’s instincts kicked in. She bit down hard on the hand covering her mouth, her teeth sinking in with animalistic ferocity. She shook her head violently, desperate to tear a piece of flesh away if she could. The man grunted in pain and let go, stepping back.
At the sound, Alicia spun around, clutching the pepper spray, her breathing ragged. She blurted out, “Caden?” For a moment, she thought she must have misheard. Keeping the pepper spray tightly in her grip, she quickly reached for the light switch with her other hand.
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