Chapter 298

The phone screen lit up.

[Alexander Hamilton: Are you off work yet?]

[Alexander Hamilton: I'm waiting in the hospital parking lot.]

Evelyn Carter flipped her phone face down on the desk.

Three minutes later.

[Alexander Hamilton: If you don't come out soon, I'll come in to find you.]

She let out a cold laugh and quickly left through the hospital's back exit.

The taxi slowly pulled away from the hospital.

Alexander had finally shed his disguise.

That gentle, refined facade had only been crafted to suit Annabelle's preferences. Now the mask had shattered, revealing his ruthless nature beneath.

Evelyn knew him too well.

If he couldn't find her at the hospital, he would undoubtedly stake out her apartment.

"Driver, take me to Cicada Temple."

Cicada Temple was renowned for its spiritual potency, especially in granting health-related prayers.

After years of practicing medicine, she'd heard countless patients mention this place.

The ancient temple stood solemnly among towering pines and cypresses.

A few young monks sweeping fallen leaves clasped their hands in greeting when they saw her.

"Where can I get a protection charm?"

"The main hall."

Evelyn knelt in reverence, then carefully tucked the charm into her palm.

Familiar voices drifted in from outside the hall.

"...Praying for my daughter's well-being."

"Don't cry. We'll do our best to make amends."

"Punish me instead. Don't torment Annabelle anymore..."

"Alexander won't truly harm her, not after you saved his mother."

"I just worry no one will care for her after we're gone..."

"Maybe... we could ask Dr. Carter again?"

"But she had a miscarriage. What if she seeks revenge on Annabelle..."

"That girl has a kind heart. She wouldn't."

"It's that Yvonne we should watch out for..."

Mr. Taylor abruptly stopped speaking.

He had spotted Evelyn standing inside the hall.

"Dr. Carter!" He forced a smile and waved at her.