Chapter: 2259

Not like this.

Rowland's voice softened further. "Mia, do you understand why I need to do this?"

"No."

His tone faltered, a trace of desperation creeping in. "She's in critical condition, Mia. She almost didn't make it. I'll be back soon, an hour at most. Just stay at the boutique and wait for me."

Mia wanted to speak. But no words came out.