Chapter 253

"Let's not talk about this now. Focus on getting better first." Mercer's voice was gentle as he spoke.

"Please don't blame Calla," Sophie cried. "She was a bit emotional then, that's why we quarreled. She didn't mean to push me. I fell and got upset, which triggered the attack."

Standing outside, Calla frowned as she listened to Sophie.

Sophie certainly knew how to twist the truth. She subtly accused Calla of hitting her, leading to her sudden asthma attack.

At the time, Calla had felt sorry for her, given her medicine, and called an ambulance to take her to the hospital. What a snake in the grass Sophie was! She rescued Sophie and this was how she repaid Calla.

Calla didn't rush in, wanting to hear what Mercer would say to Sophie.

As if on cue, Mercer asked, "Didn't I make things clear between us? Why did you go to find Calla?"

"I… I can't live without you, Mercer. Can we start over?" Sophie's eyes were full of pleading as she lay on the bed.

"It's long over between us.