Chapter 697

Jessie gave Vincent one last look before turning away, her steps faltering as she repeatedly glanced over her shoulder. Once she was outside the ward, she pulled on a face mask and tugged a baseball cap low over her eyes, hiding her entire face. Then, she pressed the elevator button. The elevator arrived, and as the doors slid open, she saw Alex and Jacob inside. They had been deep in conversation moments earlier, with Jacob taunting Alex with sharp jabs and Alex responding by kicking him. As soon as the elevator doors opened, their expressions returned to normal as they stepped out. Wary of being recognized, Jessie lowered her head and subtly shifted to the side. She waited until Alex and Jacob had passed before slipping into the elevator. Alex stopped abruptly after taking a few steps and turned around, watching the elevator doors slide shut and start to descend. He furrowed his brow as he stared at the flashing floor numbers. "Let's go! What are you staring at?" Jacob took the