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Chapter 496

Author: Saltfish Dreams
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-23 22:23:28
Usually, after basic first aid, an injured person wouldn't leave such a long blood trail. The amount of blood indicated a severe wound that wouldn't stop bleeding.

"Don't worry. The blood trail suggests the wound isn't too large," Lucas reassured from behind.

"David, this girl's leg wound won't stop bleeding! What should we do?"

Lisa Lowe, a woman in plain clothes, kneeled anxiously beside a wooden bed, holding a blue towel that was half-drenched in blood. They had been trying to stop Lucille's bleeding for about 20 minutes, but with no success.

The plainly dressed, tanned man was her husband, David Barker. He shared the same worried expression but was equally helpless. All he could do was wait for their daughter to bring the village doctor.

They were residents of Maplewood Village. That day, Lisa, David, and their daughter had gone out to forage for some wild mushrooms to prepare for the upcoming holiday.

On their way back, they'd found two people lying on the ground by the d
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    "Sorry, our boss was too worried about his wife and mother just now. He might have acted impulsively," Seamus said, glancing at the barely-hanging wooden door with embarrassment."Don't worry, we'll compensate you. Also, we're grateful for you saving our boss' wife and his mother. If you have any requests, just let us know," he added politely.The Barkers exchanged glances, unsure of what to say for a moment."It's fine. Contact me anytime once you've decided." Seamus handed them his business card. "This is my card. My number is on it."David took the card, glanced at it, and nodded, despite not recognizing the company.…On the helicopter, Spencer held Lucille, his cheek pressed to her forehead. The warmth of her body was the only thing keeping his fear in check.No one knew that when he'd first seen her pale and lifeless on the rough wooden bed, his heart had momentarily stopped. His hands and body had trembled uncontrollably.If he hadn't sensed her faint breathing, he would

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    Outside the operating room, Spencer called out, "Mack, get William here, now!" His voice was chilling. His dark eyes were like a black hole, full of danger."Yes, boss," Mack replied.Within half an hour, William was brought to the hospital straight from his company. He'd been in the midst of a meeting when a group of men in black had stormed in and taken him away.He'd tried to ask who they were, but no one had answered. They'd just taken him directly to the hospital.William was in a daze until he saw Spencer. His eyes widened. "Mr. Layton, were you looking for me?"Without wasting words, Spencer ordered, "Take him downstairs for a blood draw!""Yes, boss."William was even more confused. "Mr. Layton, why are you drawing my blood?"No one answered him. Soon, Mack returned, looking anxious. "Boss, William's blood type doesn't match Mrs. Layton's. We can't do a transfusion."Spencer's expression darkened. At that moment, the operating room door opened, and the same nurse from e

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    As expected, Lucille had a high fever at 3:00 am. It took more than an hour before her fever broke.Lucas didn't leave at all because Spencer wouldn't let him. He glanced at Spencer, who had been guarding by the hospital bed. "It's okay now. Once her fever breaks, she'll wake up tomorrow. But when she wakes up, she might be very weak. It looks like you guys might end up spending the holiday at the hospital. She won't be able to leave anytime soon."No one would have thought that something like this would happen with holiday just around the corner. It was despicable of Taylor to choose to strike at a time like this.Lucas was about to turn and leave when he remembered something. "By the way, where did you get the blood for Luce today? How did you manage to get it so fast? Where did you get it from?"Hearing this, Spencer glanced up at him and frowned.Lucas was surprised. "You weren't the one who asked someone to bring it over?""William's blood type and hers aren't a match." Sp

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    Spencer glanced at Taylor indifferently and said steadily, "Hate is one thing, but I have my own way of doing things."Then, he sneered. "Aren't you very capable? You even had the audacity to mess with my people. Let's see if your skills can get you out of this one. If you can survive it, maybe I'll consider sparing you."With that, he turned and left the room.Spencer turned a deaf ear to Taylor, no matter how he shouted.Connor dug his ear and said impatiently, "That's enough. Stop shouting. Scream all you want, but it's not going to help."Taylor panicked. In fact, he was scared out of his wits. He looked at Connor and begged, "We are cousins after all. Just make it quick and end it."Connor pressed his tongue against his cheek before he clicked his tongue and said, "Who said anything about cousins? I don't have a cousin like you. Stop pretending like we're related."He looked at Taylor as he asked, "By the way, do you know what happened to Yves?" Taylor stared at him in si

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