Chapter 10 When the ship set sail, Maxine looked out the porthole at the city lights getting smaller, and for a mo- ment she saw eighteen-year-old Reid standing on the deck smiling at her. The next second, sharp pain exploded between her ribs, the illusion disappeared, she bit her lip hard, and the taste of blood filled her mouth. "Ma'am? Did you need any help?" The man next to her put down his magazine. He quickly noticed the cold sweat on her forehead. Maxine shook her head and buried her face deeper in her scarf. It still had that musty basement smell and was a cheap thing she'd picked up at a street stall. "I'm fine," she said softly. "Just a little seasick." William Humphrey looked at this young woman who gave off a strange vibe. She was wearing a camel-colored trench coat that was obviously one size too big, there was a mark on her left ring finger from wearing a ring for a long time, but her right hand was twisted in a weird way. The most disturbing thing was, even in the 26-degree cabin, she still kept shivering without realizing it. "I was a doctor." William handed over a tissue, "You looked terrible." When Maxine took the tissue, he noticed the bruise on the inside of her wrist. That was the kind of mark you only got from professional bondage. William realized this wasn't a typical domestic violence victim. "Thanks." Maxine held the napkin in her palm but didn't use it. She couldn't leave any trace, especially now. But as soon as the ship docked, even if Reid turned the world upside down, he still couldn't find her. Suddenly, a sharp pain shot up from her belly. Maxine's vision went black, and she felt warm liquid rushing out of her nose. She reached up without thinking, and her fingers touched something sticky and bright red. William yanked off his seatbelt, "Waiter! We need emergency medical help here!" 0.0% • 06:33 Chapter Tu LOUTYOUNGTO In her blurry vision, Maxine saw the man's long fingers quickly undo her collar. So weird, she actually thought of Reid's hands at this moment. Last night, those hands had unbuttoned Kelsey's shirt just like this. Maxine felt like she was being lifted by countless hands, like a leaf floating on the sea in a storm. She remembered how it felt when she was pushed into the pool, the sharp pain of icy water rushing into her lungs, the burning from the burlap rubbing against her cheek. The most painful part was when Reid said, "If you mess with my people, you'll pay the price." Every word felt like a dull knife cutting into my heart. The last moment before she lost consciousness, Maxine heard her own hoarse laugh. How ironic. The ribs Reid broke with his own hands were now stuck in her lung. He always said he'd protect her from any harm, but in the end, he hurt her the most. The cabin lights swayed overhead, and William's shirt was soaked with sweat. This woman he didn't even know was slipping away in his hands, and some kind of indescribable instinct just wouldn't let him stand by and do nothing. The waiter whispered, "Doctor, do we need to make an emergency stop?" Maxine, who was in a coma, suddenly started convulsing violently. William held her down, turned to the waiter and said, "Contact the shore and get ready for first aid, the patient has multiple fractures and internal bleeding, needs..." Before he finished speaking, his wrist was suddenly grabbed. Those dull eyes miraculously focused for a moment, and William saw a shocking determination in them. "Don't... hospital..." Every word Maxine said came with bloody foam at the corner of her mouth, "Please..." William was stunned. He nodded without thinking, "I have a sanatorium in the suburbs." 51.0 %. 06:33 She woke up to the smell of disinfectant. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!