Chapter 246

Irene was naturally relieved to have Isaac’s men standing guard. She headed to the elevator, when Ricky happened to arrive, appearing tense. "Where's Tommy? Is he better now? Can I visit him?" Irene calmly studied Ricky’s face, intending to find a tell and perceive if his anxiety was feigned. However, he appeared to be too good an actor—she found nothing! "Come with me, Ricky." She entered the elevator and pressed the button to head downstairs. "Is there something you need?" Ricky asked. "Yeah," Irene answered quickly. "What is it?" "I'll tell you later," Irene replied. "Okay." Ricky did not say anything else. When the elevator stopped, Irene left the elevator first and headed straight to the parking lot behind the hospital, leading Ricky there. "Irene? Why did you take me here?" Ricky asked, uncertain. Irene ensured that there was no one around before she answered him. "I have a question—are you sure my mother told you that Tommy was sick?" Ricky didn’t expect that from