Chapter: 49 "Don't worry about me," she remarked, dabbing at her lips and painting her words with practiced weakness. "I'm not long for this world anyway. Go on, Millie needs you."Worry flickered across Brandon's face, his gaze torn between duty and compassion. Without waiting for a reply, Vivian gently nudged him forward, playing up her own supposed sacrifice. He didn't argue, only nodded, the lines of his mouth drawn tight. "I'll see how she's doing. You look after yourself.""Alright," Vivian answered softly, eyes tracking him as he disappeared inside.ww.. No sooner was he out of sight than her mask droppedshe whipped out her phone, scrolling for updates. Brandon's steps echoed through the hospital lobby, picking up speed with every stride until he was nearly running. It dawned on him just how much fear still gripped him. A nurse pointed him down the hall, and he rushed toward Millie's room, only to find his path blocked by Alexia's determined stance. Tension spiked in his brow, eyes narrowed. "How is she? Tell me the truth," he asked, voice low. Alexia took her time answering, sizing him up with caution."What's going on here?" Brandon snapped, trying and failing to keep his temper in check. Details from the policewoman's story replayed in Alexia's mind doubts swirling, suspicions growing. Maybe Brandon had orchestrated everything just to get rid of Millie so he could finally be with Vivian?.. That would likely explained his failure to answer any of the frantic calls from Millie's phone. Words caught in Alexia's throat, unsure where to begin. Watching Brandon grow more restless by the second, Alexia hesitated before speaking. "Brandon, is marrying Vivian so urgent that even waiting a single day feels like too much?"Brandon turned to face her, a hint of confusion in his eyes. "What are you trying to say?" he asked. Alexia hesitated, caught between distrust and worry. While she stood there wavering, Brandon's impatience finally boiled over. "Get out of the way!"Alexia felt powerless, her hands clenching at her sides as she struggled to intervene. After wrestling with how to break the silence, she finally blurted out, "Did you have anything to do with what happened to Millie?"Brandon shot her a look, suspicion flickering in his eyes. "What are you suggesting? You asked me to come here, didn't you?".w.mHe sounded cold, as if something had just clicked for him. "Stop avoiding it. Tell me, how exactly is Millie doing?"Frustration burned through Alexia, and she grabbed his arm, dragging him away from the others. "Listen, someone went after her on purpose"Suddenly, a voice interrupted her. Vivian appeared in the hallway, breathless as she hurried over. The streaks of blood on her skin were gone, erased in case Alexia, a professional who knew her way around injuries, noticed anything odd...