Chapter 140
Sophie struggled to pull the phone out of James’ pocket, barely maintaining consciousness as she dialed 911. Moments later, she passed out.
The next day, Sophie slowly opened her eyes to find Coll bustling around her. Her voice was h o a r s e and weak, “Where’s Jamen?”
At the sound of Sophie’s voice, a trace of joy crossed Colt’s face as he quickly responded, “Ma’arn, are you asking for some water?”
Sophie shook her head, “Where is James?”
“Mr. Burke… Colt looked troubled, “Mr. Burke is seriously injured and currently in the ICU
Hearing this, Sophie struggled to sit up, but Colt quickly pressed down on her arm, “Ma’am! The doctor said you also have serious injuries. You can’t get up right now”
Sophie lacked the strength to speak. James had been Injured trying to save her. She couldn’t rest easy without seeing James with her
own eyes.
“Ma’am.”
As Colt tried to stop het a commotion suddenly erupted outside the door
“Where is Sophie? How is she?!”
Sophie recognized Perry’s voice. Colt stepped out to check and indeed, it was Perry and Jessica arriving. Jessica looked around, seemingly searching for Sophie
“Yeah, how is Sophie?”
Jessica was anxious Sophie, watching from inside through the window, knew exactly what was on her mind.
Jessica wondered if Sophie had died. Sophie thought back to how the brakes had suddenly failed, a shadow crossing her eyes.
The car had been fine when it arrived at the Russell estate
Colt spoke from outside the room, “I’m sorry, she is currently resting”
“Let them in,” Sophie said calmly, noticing a flicker of disappointment in Jessica’s eyes
Sophie was alive, much to Jessica’s dismay.
outside the room…
Perry hurried in, taking in Sophie’s bruised body and bandaged forehead. “What exactly happened? How did you end up like this?”
“It seems someone tampered with my brakes. They failed, Sophie revealed.
Shock and confusion spread across Perry’s face.
Sophie watched Jessica’s expression but couldn’t discem any quilt. Was it not Jessica after all?
But if not Jessica, then who?
Perry glanced at Jessica and said. “You should step outside.”
Jessica, stunned, asked, “Honey, are you asking me to leave? You suspect me?”
Perry took a deep breath and remained silent.
Jessica then placed her hands on her hips, “Perry! I’ve been in your family for years. I am not perfect, but I gave it my all. Now you are treating me like I am some sort of a criminal?”
Perry didn’t speak harshly in front of Jessica, but she glared at him and shouted, “You suspect me? Fine, bring the evidence! Bring the evidence, and I’ll go to the police station to turn myself in,”
“Nobody said it was you. Sophie is still resting. Please step outside!”
“You!”
“OuL”
Perry was firm, and Jessica, out of consideration for Sophie’s presence, stamped her foot and stormed out of the room.
Sophie observed that Jessica’s reaction didn’t seem feigned. If Jessica really did it, she wouldn’t have been so bold just now.
“Sophie, I know you suspect Jessica did it, but I can assure you, it wasn’t her,” Perry said.
“I know.” Sophie replied. “Although Jéssica often speaks unpleasantly, she wouldn’t do such a thing”
At least not now.
Sophie left the latter unsaid, and Perry nodded, adding, “She’s just a bit harsh. I’ll check the surveillance at home when I get back and get you a result”