Chapter 88

At the stairway's turn, Wendy was gasping for breath, her chest rising unevenly. Her trembling fingers gripped Zach's collar as tears spilled over. "I didn't think there's pollen here at Serena's office. I…" She started coughing again. "It's okay, Wendy. Shush." Zach picked her up quickly and held her securely in both arms. Serena remained standing at the top of the stairs. She recalled how Zach had glared at her, crashed into her, and made her stumble back. "I never thought you'd stoop this low, Serena! If something happens to Wendy, I'll make you pay," Zach said before leaving. Zach's hand trembled as he jabbed at the elevator button. He felt an eerie sense of familiarity as the person in his arms struggled for air. In an instant, cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He ignored the startled gazes of the staff members in the elevator and buried his face against Wendy's shoulder, saying, "Please, don't die on me…" At that, the staff members quickly got out of the elevat