Ste readily agreed.
“Sure, head on over.
I’ll catch up when I’m finished here.
”
Haley hurried towards the coffee shop, reaching for the ss door.
But it was heavier than she expected and wouldn’t budge.
Frustration bubbled within her.
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She dialed Kristian’s number, her voiceced with anger.
“There hasn’t been an opportunity.
”
“Just hurt her hand, Haley! Don’t get soft!” Kristian snapped back.
“Alright,” Haley muttered, hanging up.
Gazing intently at the door, a n began to form in her mind.
Meanwhile, Ste emerged from the exhibition and went to find Haley.
She approached the coffee shop and reached for the door.
It appeared stuck.
She pushed again, using her other hand to brace herself.
Finally, the door cracked open.
Just then, a figure darted from the other side, attempting to m it shut.
Startled, Ste yanked her hand back, but it was toote.
The heavy door mmed into her right hand, sending a jolt of searing pain through her.
Blood gushed out instantly, staining the ss door.
Ste’s mind went nk.
A searing pain stole her breath, and her legs buckled, sending her crashing to her knees.
Through blurry vision, she saw a man dressed like a homeless person mutter an apology before running away.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.
The shop assistant, alerted by themotion, rushed out.
“Miss, are you alrig
ht?” he asked urgently, already dialing for an ambnce on his phone.
A crowd gathered, but no one stepped forward to help.
The assistant hung up and scanned the bystanders.
“Someone, please!
Help!”
Seeing the scene unfold, a satisfied smile yed on Haley’s lips.
Feigning concern, she grabbed her bag and hurried over.
“Ste! What happened? Your hand! How did this get hurt?”
Her worried tone contrasted sharply with the furtive nce she cast towards the fleeing homeless man.
Ste, consumed by the throbbing pain, couldn’t form a coherent thought.
Staring at her bloodied hand, she knew she was in big trouble.