After she finished speaking, she quickly walked away.
As she walked, he also moved, but as soon as his long legs took a step, for some reason, his stomach began to ache. He clutched his abdomen, bending over in place, unable to move.
So painful!
Mark Reed gasped sharply, only then remembering he hadn't eaten dinner. Recently he'd been trying to eat on time, thinking his stomach issues were nearly healed, but he didn't expect the sudden flare-up, catching him off guard.
All he could do was clutch his abdomen and wait for the intense pain to pass before going back to take his medication.
With nothing more from him behind her, Valentine Teller sighed in relief but also felt an emptiness in her heart.
She slowed her steps at a turn, secretly stealing a glance back without leaving a trace, but didn't see that tall figure.
Had he already left?
Valentine stubbornly looked again and discovered that the man clutching his abdomen, unable to stand up straight, was indeed Mark Reed.
