Chapter 166 “Max is just not your average guy,” Tracey spat out as if she had reached her limit. She didn’t realize Max was already coming toward us. I let my hand go limp in her grip, dropping it to the side with a dramatic flop. “Max, it hurts p>

Chapter 165 I got back to Crestview Metropolis late, so I ended up riding back to the apartment with Max. But when we got there, Tracey was waiting right at his apartment door. “Max, the product launch is tomorrow. Alan cared deeply about this project, so I came over tonight

Chapter 164 “Dr. Floyd, we’ve got a surgery that needs your expertise right now p> Even as the nurse called out for me, Max didn’t pause or glance my way. But somehow, I found his focus endearing, no matter who he was. In the week following the flood, our days

Chapter 163 I tossed a towel to Richard, and he casually wiped himself off, flashing a bright smile. “Look, I’m all good, right? I always keep my promises,” he said, spinning around to show he was in fine fettle. “Hungry?” I lobbed a bagel his way. He took a few

Chapter 162 For the entire two hours, Max had been wearing a frown, his expression stone-cold, until he saw the cuffs around my ankles snapped open and me safely sitting back in my spot. Only then did he allow a slight twitch of his lips, presenting me with a relieved

Chapter 161 It felt like once I picked up the scalpel, there was no putting it down again. After finishing the elderly lady’s surgery, a steady stream of patients, young and old, kept coming in. It was a non-stop marathon of surgeries, feeling like time and hunger had been forgotten.

Chapter 160 It was like when we were kids. Richard would head out for snacks, telling me to wait for him at the orphanage. He promised he’d return safe and sound! I nodded. “I’ll wait for you p> He was the only family I had left. I prayed for his

Chapter 159 Richard assured me. “No matter what path you choose, I’ll be right there for you, just like in our past life. No matter how the world changes, my support for you remains unshaken.” “Thanks, Richard,” I replied, and my gratitude for Lydia’s saving me poured into those words.

Chapter 158 Standing there wasn’t a long-term solution, and everyone eagerly looked outside, hoping for a rescue to arrive soon. It had been two hours since I called Richard, and we had been standing there for just as long. It poured down again, and the water level rose even further.

Chapter 157 Lydia glanced out the window, worry etched on her face. “Ms. Claire, it seems elderly folks are living in those houses. Should we warn them p> I checked the digital clock in the car and the packed seats around us. All I could manage was, “Crack open the

Chapter 156 I was glued to the TV, watching reports of flash floods, rivers cresting, and even entire towns wiped out due to levee breaches. Houses, staring down the gaping maw of the breach, were obliterated. Some places were submerged up to the third floor. I asked, “Are these towns

Chapter 155 The rain had been relentless all night, and I sat vigilantly by Lydia’s side. Her condition had worsened by an infected wound that had induced a fever. My worries weren’t just about her fever, though. The new maid was in the house, and I couldn’t shake off the

Chapter 154 The message was clear as day. Lydia was the queen bee of the kitchen, and I wasn’t about to let the new maid forget that. Having achieved my goal, I settled down to a good old local breakfast. Then, Claude, having eaten his fill, came over with a

Chapter 153 I could barely breathe. Claude’s voice was warm, but his words sent a chill down my spine. “Why did you promise to stay by my side forever if you were going to leave? You moved out and refused to come home, not even for my mother’s funeral. I

Chapter 152 She gently touched the chain around my ankle, her voice laced with concern, “Does it hurt? Mr. Hart gave me the key. He said you could be free as long as you stay put. I know this is his way of testing me p> As she spoke, Lydia

Chapter 151 Claude frowned slightly, his expression a mix of irritation and resignation. “I’ll go and sort out your withdrawal from school tomorrow,” he said briskly. “And as for Max, you’d best forget about him p> He shot me a cold glance before slamming my door shut with a resounding

Chapter 150 Surrounded by mountains with a river in front and no bridge in sight, escape seemed an impossible feat without a helicopter. “Claire Floyd, wouldn’t it be easier to just wait here for me p> I spat in his face in response. “Claude, Richard will find me soon enough

Chapter 149 I spent the whole night waiting, hoping for a rescue that never came as dawn broke. Deep down, I knew I shouldn’t have expected anyone to save me, especially not Max. Right on cue, Lydia knocked and entered, “Ms. Claire, it’s time for breakfast p> I barely glanced

Chapter 148 “Claude, have you lost your mind?” I exclaimed, leaping to snatch the marriage certificate he flaunted with a smug look on his face. “Once we’re legally married, it’s all above board p> I was determined not to let my life revolve around him again, not to be at

Chapter 147 “What do you want to know?” Max asked, his voice cool and detached. Suddenly, I lost all my courage to press him further. Shrugging, I tried to sound casual, “Nothing, just messing with you p> I hadn’t gone out for the porridge at Porridge City, but I did