Chapter 595

Huey's hand trembled, causing his phone to slip from his grip and crash to the floor.

He hurriedly scooped it up.

Hackett entered the room with a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.

"Huey, where do you think you're going?" he asked, his eyes flicking to the IV drip still steadily dispensing fluid.

"In such a rush? Ignoring your own health?" Hackett's voice had an undertone of menace, and a glint of something dangerous flashed in his eyes.

The wind outside slammed the hospital room door shut with a loud thud, making the air inside feel oppressively thin.

Huey's body shook uncontrollably at Hackett's smile.

He retreated step by step as Hackett advanced.

Eventually, Huey stumbled backward onto the bed. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Hackett's hand slipping into his pocket, the outline of a knife handle subtly visible through the fabric.

Huey's eyes widened in terror.

"What's scaring you, Huey? I'm not here to hurt you." Hackett chuckled, the harsh white light throwing ghostly shadows across his face.

A vice seemed to tighten around Huey's heart, squeezing the breath from his lungs.

"I need to get home. Marcus is gone, and my son is distraught. He just called me in tears. I have to go back,"Huey explained hastily.

"s that so?" Hackett raised an eyebrow. Huey nodded.

Hackett extended his hand towards Huey without blinking. "Let's see your call log then."

With a dry swallow, Huey handed over his phone. The most recent call confirmed his story.

Hackett returned the phone and pulled up a chair to sit opposite him. "You've always been the clever one.

We've been friends for over a decade. Surely, you know I've always looked out for you, right?"

Huey's eyes darted with mixed feelings.

Hackett's smile widened. "Some secrets are best kept buried. You're wise enough not to need reminding,aren't you?"

Just as Huey opened his mouth to respond, Hackett cut him off."We all have families. We must think of them before acting on a whim, right?"

Huey's eyes shot open in alarm. "What are you implying?" he blurted.

"Just a friendly reminder to consider your loved ones before making any rash decisions," Hackett replied.

"Now, weren't you heading home? I'll accompany you."

Daniela headed to the office in the morning.

Before she could step inside, someone burst out from across thestreet.

Instinctively, she unleashed a swift back kick.

Cedric,having seen someone dash out, intended to shield Daniela.

But she resolved the situation so swiftly that he barely registered her movement.

He stood dumbfounded, not by Huey's loud cries, but by Daniela's swift kick.

Cedric gaped at his wife. "You just..." he stuttered.

Daniela blinked. It had been a reflex; Huey had emerged too suddenly for her to do anything but react. Cedric examined Daniela from head to toe."Are you alright?"

"I'm fine," Daniela replied casually.

Cedric was utterly astounded.

Daniela, a delicate woman, had just sent a man flying back with a single kick?

What in the world was happening?

Daniela caught Cedric's bewildered look and quickly clarified,"Inemergencies, the human body can unlock astonishing strength. That's why they say..."

She lowered her voice so only Cedric could hear. "Motherhood endows a woman with formidable power."

Cedric appeared enlightened.

Lillian, nearby, shook her head.

Cedric's gullibility seemed to know no bounds; he'd believe any tall tale.

Just when Lillian thought she couldn't endure any more, Cedric added, "Then I should have that power too!Fatherhood must endow a man with strength as well! You don't always have to fend for yourself. I was ready to intervene just now."

Daniela looked at him with trust. "Is that so? Then I'll count on you."

Cedric laughed, nodding vigorously. "You can always rely on me!"

Huey sat on the ground, struggling to rise, his mouth agape as he watched the couple's tender exchange.

"What the hell!? Have you all forgotten I'm lying here?" Huey shouted, both irate and in pain. "Daniela, I've been waiting for you all night!"