ALL I LOST : THE FIRST HEIR

Chapter 20

Upon arriving at the hospital, Perry was met with devastating news: her father had collapsed and suffered a heart attack. Just the morning prior, he was in good health. Fearing foul play, Perry refused to leave his side and insisted on spending the night at the hospital until he regained consciousness.

General glanced at his gold watch, noting the late hour. “Madam is likely to be worried or upset that we’re returning home now,” he remarked as they pulled into the Montillo estate.

Alonso scoffed at the suggestion. “Perry won’t even notice our absence. She can be so cold sometimes, it’s irritating,” he grumbled.

Despite the late hour, General felt a sense of unease. “Something feels off,” he remarked to Alonso as they stepped out of the car. When Alonso inquired further, General struggled to put his finger on what exactly was causing his discomfort.

“The atmosphere is familiar, and I despise it,” he explained, but Alonso failed to grasp the meaning behind his words. “Is it the quietnes