81|Hunting Game

[Otis]

Of course, I wanted Jasper's colleagues to follow where they took the child. Unfortunately, I had to attend the press conference. I was looking forward to meeting the boy who was reportedly a Haworth.

Nick started the conference on time. We all stood next to the podium, facing the reporters. Father announced my status in front of the media and for the first time stood beside me without hesitation. He smiled happily at the camera.

My heart was beating rapidly at the sight of the hall full of reporters. My chest tightened even more when I saw the reporters scrambling to ask questions. I was on stage for too long. Fortunately, Jasper was alert to my situation.

Damn. Why did the attack come at a time when I needed to be strong? Those people weren't looking at me condescendingly. They were just curious about me. You weakling! My body was completely useless.

"You shouldn't have pushed yourself, sir," Jasper said worriedly. But his voice sounded distant. My surroundings were suddenly d