He failed to stop her.

Shawn called out, "Galey, come back."

Gale did not turn back.

"Gale!"

She quickened her pace instead, walking out of the room.

Shawn lay on the bed and cursed under his breath. "Damn!"

He was too weak. He could not get off the bed at all. Otherwise, he would not have let her leave!

Looking at his left hand that could not move, Shawn had a look of frustration on his face.

The moment Gale left, the housekeeper entered, "Mr. Wood."

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