Chapter 53
By the time I reached the ground floor, Dexter had already disappeared.
There was a small garden next to the hospital building. I carefully made my way around, taking a side path.
Just as I was nearing the deeper part of the garden, I spotted two figures on a bench in the distance. It was Dexter and that
woman.
I froze with excitement. Behind the bench was a flowerbed where I could hide. They wouldn’t be able to see me from there. I pulled out my phone and started recording, crouching down as quietly as I could.
soon as I settled into position, Dexter spoke up. “Why did you come all the way out here, so late? Don’t you know I’d be worried?”
“Who told you to stay with that old woman?” The woman’s voice was sweet but whiny. “Why does she get you to stay overnight? What’s so special about her? You’re my husband!”
“Yes, yes, Leah is the best. I’m yours and only yours,” Dexter said, his tone full of indulgence.
I nearly gagged. If he loved her so much, if he spoiled her like that, and still didn’t want to divorce me… Then it was clear- Dexter was scum, through and through. He hadn’t drained me dry yet, so he wasn’t willing to let me go.
I heard the sound of them kissing, and goosebumps prickled my skin. The woman was moaning, completely ignoring the fact that they were in a hospital.
Finally, after their kiss, Dexter spoke again, “We were unlucky this time. We couldn’t finish her off, but we can’t try again. If the police get involved, we’re done for.”
“Fine, I’ll listen to you, the woman said.
“Good girl.” Dexter laughed. “You’ve put up with so much for me all these years. Once I’m free, I’ll make sure you and our baby have the warmest, happiest home.”
“I trust you, Dexter, the woman said.
My vision blurred. It wasn’t because I was sad–it was rage.
They kissed again, and the disgusting sounds almost made me lose it. I quickly switched my camera on, trying to angle the phone so I could capture a shot of them kissing, even if it was just a glimpse.
Suddenly, my legs went numb from crouching, and I lost my balance, crashing onto the ground.
“Who’s there?” Dexter shouted, suddenly standing up.
I froze, my hands trembling uncontrollably.
At that moment, a voice rang out from nearby, “You two, this is a hospital. If you can’t control yourselves, maybe you should go rent a room. You can do a lot more there.”
It was Jeremy. I thought, Wait, isn’t it his voice that has saved me that day?
Dexter didn’t recognize him, but he gave an awkward laugh. “Sorry about that.”
In the dim light, I could just make out a flicker of a cigarette–a small spark of light. I hadn’t expected Jeremy to be a
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smoker. That surprised me.
“If you’re sorry, then hurry up and leave. You’re causing a disturbance, Jeremy said sharply.
“Your manners are terrible… The woman named Leah couldn’t hold back anymore..
Dexter was much calmer. He grabbed her by the arm. “Let’s go. Stop shouting. Do you want to attract even more attention?
The immediate danger passed, and I let out a breath of relief. But as I tried to stand up, I realized I couldn’t move.
1 thought, What now? I have to get back to the room before Dexter returns!
In a panic, I saw a large hand appear in front of me. Jeremy was standing there, his eyes intense. “I don’t want to carry a married woman, but this is the best I can do for you.”
I was left speechless. Grabbing his hand, I finally managed to stand up, but a sharp pain shot through my back and hips, making it impossible to walk.
Jeremy sighed and quickly had a stretcher brought over. He had me taken to the emergency room.
It wasn’t serious–just a flare–up of an old injury from crouching for too long. After I had a bit of rest, Jeremy helped me back to my hospital room.
Meanwhile, Dexter was frantically looking for me. When I returned, he immediately confronted me. “Where the hell have you been? Why are you running around at this hour instead of resting?”
I was about to speak when Jeremy handed him a form. “You’re the family member, right? Please sign this. The patient had a sudden health issue and had to be rushed to the ER. Why wasn’t the family member who was supposed to stay with her here at the time?”
Dexter froze…
