Chapter 102. Besieged 2

When Elice returned to her bedroom, she just hoped that her husband would come home as soon as possible. Somehow, her feelings became uncomfortable at that moment. Maybe it was because of what she had found in Garrett's drawer? Perhaps. What was certain was that it caused an uneasy feeling in Elice's heart. An uneasiness that quickly turned into restlessness.

Elice had just laid down. But a knock at the door made her stand up again.

"Come in."

A maid hurried into Elice's room. He approached the woman with a panicked look on his face.

"What is it?" Elice asked, her forehead wrinkling. Glancing over, she could see the maid's body trembling. And his lips seemed pale as well.

"Mr. Garrett, madam."

Elice froze. The uneasiness she had been feeling seemed to increase rapidly. Her heart thundered and her chest tightened.

"What's wrong with my husband?"

The maid looked helplessly at Elice. "Mr. Garrett is in the hospital, madam."