Chapter 1955 This revelation was a weight off Peter's shoulders.
After the call, Peter turned to Mark, his words rushed.
"Edwin's at the hospital.
How'd he wind up there?" Mark figured Edwin must have overheard his phone chat.
In a flurry, he looped back, ringing Cecilia to relay the news.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRelief washed over Mark.
Then, he made a beeline for the hospital.
In the room, Lina busied herself tidying the floor, while Laura sat on the bed, lost in thought.
Edwin was a mix of remorse and resentment.
Mark entered, approached Edwin with measured steps, and planted himself before the boy. Edwin lifted his gaze to meet Mark's.
With a voice rough with emotion, Mark asked, "Why'd you lash out like that?" Edwin's lips tightened.
"You expectto say sorry to her?" Mark reeled.
His heart twisted... Sure, Edwin was in the wrong, but wasn't Mark the real cau se? For a beat, Mark was stumped.
He yearned to guide Edwin right, but guilt shackled his words.
Peter, knowing Mark well, sidled up and murmured, "Sort it out at home.
Take Edwin back first.
He probably hasn't eaten.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe's just a kid... Go easy on him.
Frustration simmering, Mark whisked Edwin away. The content is on away. The novelenglish.net! Peter chose to stay with Laura.
She clammed up, sitting there, a portrait of indignation even after the rough treatment. Peter fretted over her state.
In gentle tones, he offered, "I'll get you a new one, every prettier than before.