Chapter 227 Indirect Approach

Emily and Mallory went their separate ways once they reached the hospital entrance. Mallory stood on the sidewalk carrying her cardboard box and watched as Emily reentered the hospital. In that moment, she felt a flurry of complicated emotions well up in her chest. After letting out a long sigh, she turned around and prepared to leave. However, she had just descended the stairs when she ran into someone who was hurrying past. The cardboard box in Mallory's arms swayed back and forth, and she nearly spilled the items on the floor. "Sorry," a languid and familiar voice resounded in her ears. Mallory steadied her box before looking up, but her expression turned stormy within seconds when she realized who it was—Robert. He was dressed in a tailored but casual suit. His hair was a little messy, and a surprised glint flickered across his eyes when he realized who he had run into. Mallory was immediately on edge. She wondered what Robert was doing here and why he refused to leave the