Chapter 178

Lucas' body stiffened as he looked at Sophia's tear-streaked face. Her pale complexion and the way her skirt fluttered in the wind revealed her prosthetic leg.

He swallowed hard and finally uttered a single word, "Okay."

Sophia's face lit up with joy, but then her eyes closed, and she fainted.

Lucas immediately scooped her up and walked quickly back inside. As he saw the hospital staff, his voice was ice-cold. "Seal off the rooftop!"

"Yes, sir..." The hospital director nodded quickly, visibly shaken. He waved his hand and said, "Hurry, contact the construction team. Seal off the rooftop. If anyone else tries to jump in a moment of despair, how can this hospital continue operating?"

Brian had already released Aveline.

She slowly got up from the ground, staring dazedly as Lucas carried Sophia away at a brisk pace. At that moment, her heart felt like it was being torn apart.

She took a deep breath. She had to find out how that recording and Sophia's kidnapping had happened. She couldn't l