She could hear Brian's labored breathing through the telephone. It was as if he was in pain somehow. But still, Molly kept silent. Brian felt upset at her silence. Finally, he said in a dominating voice, "You are not allowed to leave! Did you hear that?"
A shiver of fear ran through Molly at Brian's words. Biting her lips, she knew there was no point in arguing with him right now. She just answered, "Yes."
Expecting an argument from Molly, Brian was obviously relieved to hear her agree with him at last. "Mol, remember to wait for me…" he said slowly, his voice fading into silence.
After that, he didn't say anything more. Molly frowned when she heard the end-call beep. With a puzzled expression, she gave back the phone to the nurse and thanked her.
After the nurse left, Molly's sight fell outside the window again. Something about Brian's call made her feel uneasy. She had a feeling that something was wrong with Brian. Just like that time when she came back from Phoenix Mountain. Brian got hurt and she waited outside the operation room…it was the longest hour of her life.
At that time, he also told her in a very serious way that she was not allowed to leave… 'But Bri. I'm afraid, I'm really afraid this time…'
Molly closed her eyes tightly, feeling her heart growing heavy. She looked down at her still flat stomach and put her hands on it gently. This had become a habit of hers when she was upset and wanted to calm down.
With her eyes still closed, she took a deep steadying breath. She tried not to think of Brian. Slowly opening her eyes, she swallowed with great difficulty as her throat suddenly felt dry. Just at this time, a svelte woman came towards her and sat down opposite her.
Becky flicked her eyes. Her big, bright eyes were shining brightly in her beautiful white face which made her look alluring.
Molly's breath was caught in her throat. She clasped her hand firmly in her lap as she looked at Becky's eyes. She told herself that she needed to keep calm. However, the tightening feeling in her chest made her want to get up and run away…
"Ruby, long time no see!" Becky smiled brightly. Her smile was warm and brilliant like the sunshine. It was a smile that made people comfortable. However, her brilliant smile was repulsive to Molly. Becky continued smiling regardless of her horrified expression. "I haven't seen you for so many years. You're still as timid as when you were a child. Well, what should I expect? You have the exact nature to be a mistress with such a face!
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