Chapter 96. Her Dark Secret

ISABEL

“Are you hurt?” Eric inquired, his eyes scanning my body for any sign of injury.

“He didn’t touch me,” I assured him, my voice trembling slightly. “But what if he’s dead? He bleeding, we have to get him to the hospital.”

Eric’s gaze shifted from me to the man lying motionless on the ground, clearly taken aback by my concern. “I thought that was your ex-lover,” he said, his voice laced with confusion. “You said he came to bother you?”

“No, that’s my stepbrother,” I clarified.

Eric shook his head, eyes wide with contrition. “Geez, I apologize for jumping to conclusions. I hope Mr. Mulan won’t hold this against me. Let’s hurry up and get him to the hospital.”

“Agreed.” I grabbed my belongings, my purse, and documents as Eric hoisted Mavis up, supporting his limp body with a remarkable show of strength. Our feet thudded against the ground as we raced to the car, the urgency of the situation pressing us forward.

Eric’s foot pressed against