Chapter 27 Death Notice

Eric's words were full of provocation. The operating room light was still on, and the corridor on both sides was deserted, with an oppressive atmosphere hanging in the air. Kieran stood with his back to Eric, and his gaze was cold. He reached for a cigarette pack in his pocket but stuffed it back when he remembered they were in a hospital. Kieran rarely called Eric by his full name, but this time, he did. "Eric Fisher, didn't I tell you to wait at the precinct?" Eric flinched slightly before scanning him with a mocking smile. "What's wrong? Worried about your little lover?" Though his tone was teasing, Eric's heart ached thinking about all the suffering Emery had endured lately. His expression darkened, and he added, "Uncle Kieran, I didn't expect it to be her mother." He leaned against the wall, suddenly recalling the horrific accident scene that made him draw in a sharp breath. "You know what happened," Eric continued, his voice growing heavier. "The victim was covered in bl