Chapter 11 Maverick carried Ophelia into the car, feeling a tightness in his chest. Instinctively, he turned to look back at the abandoned factory behind them. It seemed as if something important was inside. A strange image flashed before his eyes-the woman who had just crawled toward him. Her figure felt oddly familiar. "May, what's wrong?" Ophelia looked at him, unable to hold back her question. Maverick withdrew his gaze and shook his head. He must be overthinking things. She was just a wretch; how could he possibly know her! "Let's go." Maverick started the car and drove away. The farther he got from the abandoned factory, the more irritable he felt. He subconsciously tugged at his tie, and in his distraction, failed to notice the car turning out ahead. "Mav, watch out!" Ophelia cried out, reaching for the steering wheel and narrowly avoiding the other car. Maverick slammed on the gas, and the car came to a sudden stop. Still shaken, Maverick furrowed his brows tightly. He had never felt so unsettled before; Raelynn's face kept appearing in his mind. Thinking of Raelynn, whom he had left at the cemetery, he was overcome with regret and guilt. It must be because he had neglected her lately; that's why she was angry and had bullied Ophelia. Once Ophelia was feeling better, he would spend more time with Raelynn. "Mav, are you missing Raelynn? You should go back and find her. I'll get out here; I'll be fine on my own." Ophelia lowered her eyes, her rims turning red. "I know a newly opened cake shop that's really good. Mav, buy some to cheer Raelynn up." A trace of struggle appeared on Maverick's face. "Let me take you home first. You're so well-behaved; I can't keep letting you suffer." "I'm not suffering. Taking care of Raelynn is the right thing to do," Ophelia said sweetly. "Just don't get distracted while driving, Mav. If something happens to you, both Raelynn and I would be heartbroken." Maverick kissed her forehead apologetically, then drove her home, After bringing Ophelia home and coaxing her to sleep, Maverick finally had a moment to himself. He took out his phone to contact Raelynn. 0.0 % 10:34 Chapter 11 280 IVOUchers "Honey, are you home yet? Ophy had an accident and asked me for help. I couldn't just watch her get hurt, so I took her to the hospital." "Rae, was the person who hurt Ophy sent by you? She's your lifesaver-why would you do this to her?" "Once she's recovered, you two should clear up the misunderstanding face to face. I don't want something like this to happen again." Maverick's messages were all questions and warnings, and he didn't even realize that his heart had unknowingly start- ed to lean toward Ophelia. After sending the messages and getting no reply, he felt a strange unease. But remembering how Raelynn had been losing her temper and refusing to answer his calls lately, a wave of irritation rose in his chest. Maverick called Raelynn, but the phone rang until it ended with no one picking up. His mood grew worse and worse. Was Raelynn throwing a tantrum at him? She was the one who had done something wrong, sending someone to hurt Ophelia-so why was she the one angry! He must have spoiled Raelynn too much, letting her act recklessly in front of him without fear. This time, Raelynn had gone too far. He wouldn't rush back to comfort her like before; she needed to realize her mis- take. Maverick put down his phone and returned to Ophelia's side. Looking at her pale face, Raelynn's image inexplicably appeared before his eyes. Lately, Raelynn had looked unwell, her complexion almost bloodless. His heart sank heavily, as if he had overlooked something important, but he couldn't figure out what it was. Could something have happened to Raelynn? No, he had to go back and check on her. 57.0 % 10:34