Jacob's eyes narrowed sharply as he whisked me into the car without hesitation.
Lily frantically pursued us. "Jacob, my degree still isn't sorted out! Are you seriously going to leave me, ow!"
Her plea was abruptly cut off as she was pushed aside.
Jacob said nothing. He drove off with a singular focus, never glancing in the rearview mirror.
After a wild 10-minute dash to the hospital, he hurriedly got me into the emergency ward.
His thoughts were a chaotic blur. He stood fixated on the blood drenched on his hands, lost in thought.
In a sudden outburst, he slapped himself.
As he fumbled for his phone, intending to call the authorities, Lily appeared, snatching the device from him.
Her expression was desperate. "Jacob, please, think about me. If you call the police, that old man won'
