Chapter 1326
Chapter 1326:
Inside the ward, Dunn—who was supposed to be unconscious—opened his eyes the instant Margo left.
Expressionless, he stared at the ceiling, lost in thought.
“Did you hear all of that?” Myah turned to him and asked softly.
Dunn tried to turn away, but the slightest movement sent a sharp pain spear through his head. He froze, hiding everything behind a still face. “She didn’t choose to stay. That tells me enough about what she wants p>
Myah sighed, unable to hide her disappointment. “If only that girl had stayed. Or even said a single word… maybe things would be different p>
But in the end, Margo had chosen to avoid it. To run.
Still dazed, Margo returned to the company. Outside the entrance, a crowd of reporters had already gathered. The moment they saw her, they surged forward.
“Miss Perez, we heard about your boyfriend’s accident. Can you update us on his condition p>
“Miss Perez, did you visit Mr. Hopkins just now p>
“We heard you two broke up before the accident. Is that true? Why p>
Margo turned a deaf ear to their questions. The flashing lights forced her to squint. She wanted to shield her eyes, but before she could, a reporter shoved a microphone close to her face.
Sensing a major scoop, the reporters surged in, recording in a frenzy.
“Back off! Leave me alone p>
On the verge of a breakdown, Margo clapped her hands over her ears, trembling as she tried to push her way out.
But no matter where she turned, microphones crowded in—cold and relentless—pointed at her like blades, carving her apart.
“Stop taking pictures! Stop p>
Just then, Rory was arriving for work. The moment he stepped out of the company and saw the chaos, his expression hardened. He strode over immediately and placed himself between Margo and the reporters.
Find what’s next on;com
Then Rory gestured to his agent. Understanding at once, the agent moved in to escort Margo away from the crowd.
The moment Rory’s agent saw what was happening, he tried to pull Margo away, but she stood rooted to the ground as if her feet were glued in place.
Her gaze stayed locked on the tips of her shoes, as though she couldn’t even register the blinding flashes popping all around them.
“Margo!” Rory’s agent tugged at her arm, urgency sharpening his voice.
Rory, still blocking the reporters, glanced back and saw her frozen there. His brows knit tighter, worry deepening.
Acting on instinct, he wrapped an arm around her waist and guided her toward the car behind them. He knew his move would only stoke the rumors, but he couldn’t bring himself to leave her alone in the middle of that ruthless circus.
His agent started the car at once, and they sped away, leaving the reporters shouting behind them in a haze of confusion.
As the noise faded, a heavy breath seemed to leave the car all at once. Rory turned to Margo. She sat stiffly, her face blank, as if her emotions had been drained away.