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    Rachel turned back to find Jeffrey still huddled on the floor, his entire body trembling. But the cold reality hit hard—Brian was seriously hurt, and Jeffrey was the one responsible. The police had no choice but to take him in.


    She clenched her fists, swallowing her heartbreak. She understood the procedure; she couldn’t stop it.


    But she had to try.


    “Officer, please—my brother has a specific situation. Can I apany him?”


    The officer’s face was sympathetic but firm.


    “I’m sorry. We have strict regtions. That won’t be possible.”


    “Alright, I understand.” The words burned her throat, but she knew better than to interfere. Resisting now would onlyplicate things for everyone.


    “Jeffrey.” Rachel crouched down, her voice steady but urgent.


    “Listen to me carefully. Don’t panic. I’ll find a way to get you out of this, okay?”


    Jeffrey’s lips…


    His lips remained sealed; his eyes held a vacant, distant look. Rachel’s heart squeezed painfully.


    “Please, don’t shut me out like this. Say something… anything.”


    “Rachel!” After what felt like forever, Jeffrey finally croaked, his voice strained.


    “I’m fine… just—don’t do anything reckless for my sake.”


    A faint trace of relief flickered in Rachel’s chest, but it didn’t ease the ache entirely.


    She watched helplessly as they led Jeffrey toward the police car, his figure shrinking with every step.


    Once he was out of sight, her focus shifted. Brian’s condition was still unknown, and if it was severe… she couldn’t bear to think of the consequences.


    Snapping out of her dread, she called Ronald.


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    “Where did they take him? Please, I need the hospital’s address.”


    Ronald hesitated, his expression conflicted.


    “I think it’s best if you don’t go there. I’ll update you once I hear anything.”


    “I’m not waiting around.” Rachel’s voice sharpened with resolve.


    “I need to see him—for him and for Jeffrey’s sake.”


    Ronald exhaled heavily.


    “But Mr. White’s mother has already sealed off the entire hospital wing. There’s no way you’ll get in.”


    Frustration bubbled in Rachel’s chest. She raked her fingers through her hair, trying to think.


    “There has to be another way. Isn’t there?”


    “Right now, the ce is on lockdown.”


    “I understand.” Rachel swallowed hard, forcingposure.


    “I won’t give you a hard time. Just… please let me know if there are any updates.”


    “Alright, I will.”


    Realizing she wouldn’t be able to see Brian, Rachel quickly turned on her heels, determined to find Sabrina.


    The moment Sabrina spotted Rachel’s pale face and restless demeanor, she assumed it was stress from the case against Charlie.


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