Chapter 1409 Extra Story 12 Of Mark Headline (1/2)

In the dark room, there was a whimpering sound

that could be heard—it was weak and stifling.

Lina was huddled in the corner, her eyes filled with fear and anxiety as if she was scared of the world. Everywhere she looked were strangers. She didn't know anyone and nothing was familiar. Like someone had just shoved her into this new place as some sick surprise.

Henrik was watching her from a distance. Still, she remained in her corner. Even he could not get close to her. He sighed as he sat by the bed, a bit exhausted. Still, he kept his gaze towards her.

Lina suddenly leaned against the wall while Henrik sat down as if what he just did surprised her. She would've melted into the wall if she had a choice.

”When are you going to face the music?” Henrik asked in a low voice. ”It's been days. Like I said, I'm staying too, but what are you doing here now?”

Lina looked at Henrik, panicking as she shook her head as if she wanted to tell him no.

Henrik narrowed his eyes at Lina before saying, ”It's okay if you don't want to stay here. I'll ask Chad to pick you up so he can bring you to T City.” As he was just about to leave, he suddenly felt a cold and small hand grab his. Then Henrik turned back, frowning, with his eyes on Lina's. He let out a small sigh and said slowly, ”What do you want me to do? I can't do anything.”

”I only want you. I want you,” Lina cried out, tightly gripping Henrik's hand.

Henrik turned around and picked Lina up. ”Lina, let me send you abroad. I have found the best treatment team there. They will cure you. Then you can live a normal life.” His voice sounded certain. ”You need to go this time.”

Henrik looked helpless as he felt Lina tremble in his arms. ”Mommy and daddy will go with you.” His eyes dimmed. He gritted his teeth, running out of patience. Soon, he added, ”Lina, I can't do anything for you if you don't go! How do you expect me to take you out if you're like this?” Lina looked back at him fearfully. ”You need to accept the treatment this time, Lina.” He put her down rather roughly, turned, and then left.

Lina exploded the minute she was left alone. She was screaming, kicking, and yelling—everyone outside could hear everything.

Henrik stood outside the door, his eyes cold like ice. Then he said sharply, ”Arrange a plane for Lina to be taken out of the country.”

”Yes, sir,” a man replied.

Henrik looked back at the closed door, then left.

At this moment, at the end of the hallway, Roger had just come down from upstairs. He heard the sounds coming from the room and watched as Henrik disappeared at the other end of the hallway. Then he said slowly, ”You said Matthew met Sally on the day of the birthday party?”

”Yes, sir,” Bartek replied respectfully.

Roger stared at the empty hallway and said carefully, ”Whatever happens, Lina needs to get out of the country.” He looked upset. After glancing at the closed door to Lina's room, he turned to head downstairs in his crutches.

Bartek immediately rushed to give Roger a hand and said, ”If Henrik still doesn't want to let—”

”Can't we stall him?” Roger interrupted coldly.

”Yes, sir,” Bartek replied. ”I already know what to do next.”

Roger's skinny body cast a long shadow upon the long staircase. It was the shadow of a powerful and commanding man as if his age hadn't slowed him down one bit.

*

Sally worked at a coffee shop and recently there had been some strange things happening. A certain customer had been frequenting the place as if he was just crazy about the coffee here.

But, obviously, it wasn't true. Matthew had never taken a sip. Every time he came here, he just ordered one cup of coffee and left it to cool down.

”Three hundred and twenty eight dollars.” Sally put the bill on the table Matthew was sitting at.