Chapter 110: Elevator
After ending a call, one of Mikael Flynn’s workers quietly slipped out of the estate, heading for St. Louis Central Hospital, where her mother had been receiving treatment for cancer.
During the ride, her heart wouldn’t stop racing. So much had been happening in her boss’s mansion lately. Besides the burglary case, a new investigation had started. One by one, staff were being invited to the station for questioning. Word was that their master had been poisoned. She couldn’t stop wondering if he’d survive. She hoped he would. Mikael Flynn was the kindest boss she’d ever worked for. Even his wife was the same—treating their staff with respect and care, something most people didn’t bother to do.
She didn’t know when her turn for questioning would come, but she felt it was close. She had to see her mother, even if it was just one last time. It had been four days since her last visit. What if he’d gotten to her already? Raw fear twisted her gut. She wouldn’t forgive herself if anything happened to her mom.
She shook her head, trying to push away the dark thoughts. The driver kept stealing glances at her, but she didn’t notice—too lost in her worries.
She didn’t realize they had reached the hospital until the driver spoke.
"Hey, we’re at St. Louis, Miss."
His voice was gentle, his eyes filled with concern. He had sensed something was wrong from the moment she got in. Dropping her at a hospital only deepened his concern.
She gasped slightly. "Th—Thank you," she said, taking a deep breath and stepping out.
"It’s fine, keep the money," he added when she reached for her purse, his voice soft with pity.
Her eyes widened, surprised, but she thanked him.
"Everything will be okay," he said with a small smile before driving off.