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Chapter 27: Is Mr. Fu Trying to Kill Me? 

“Shane!!” Evelyn screamed. 

Zoey, 

nestled 

in 

Shane’s 

arms, 

Menu 

hadn’t 

grasped yet 

what 

had 

happened. 

Shane, concerned, asked, “Zoey, are you hurt?” 

Zoey, her large eyes wide, shook her head.She scrambled to her feet, only then noticing the metal bolt protruding from Shane’s back. Her eyes widened in shock, and she gasped.She glanced at Ducky, who was instinctively hiding the crossbow behind him. She recognized the bolt; it was 

om the crossbow Nash had given him. 

Caleb hadn’t anticipated Ducky’s actions; his face was a mask of frozen fury.More than his son’s reckless act, he was fixated on Shane’s selfless intervention. Caleb clenched his fists. “Ducky, get over here!” 

Ducky trembled.“I wanted to help Dad! Zoey wouldn’t listen!” 

Zoey looked at Ducky, her shoulders shaking. He seemed so distant, so unfamiliar. Caleb snatched the crossbow from Ducky, throwing it to the ground with a harsh thud. 

“How dare you aim at Zoey! Don’t let 

that thing again!” 

me 

He looked up to see Evelyn supporting Shane. Shane, Evelyn’s slender frame. 

“Mr. Shane, are you okay? I’ll call an ambulance!” 

“I’m fine, I can walk.Just take me to the hospital.” 

Lance strode forward.“Let me help him.” 

see 

near you 

l and imposing, leaned heavily on 

Shane said, “Miss Vance is shorter.Leaning on her this way prevents me from pulling my wound.” 

Since Shane had been injured protecting Zoey, Evelyn said to Lance, “I’ll support him.” Zoey stayed by Shane’s side, clutching his other hand. 

“Uncle Shane, are you okay?” 

“Does it hurt?” 

Shane’s voice was light.“Zoey holding my hand takes away 

the pain!” 

Zoey held Shane’s hand tight, unwilling to let go. 

A roar of an engine announced Nash’s arrival on her motorcycle.She dismounted, her long legs elegant in her black boots. 

“Evelyn! You’re going to take Shane to the hospital like this? He’s injured in the back! Even if he lies down, it’ll hurt!” 

Evelyn stopped.“So, you mean…?” 

Nash volunteered, “I’ll take Shane to the hospital.” 

Shane’s voice was icy.“No need. I don’t appreciate rides from 

Nash felt embarrassed.“We talked before you went overseas!” 

Shane looked listless.“Oh, who are you again?” 

strangers. 

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Evelyn could see Shane weakening; he was losing strength. 

“Nash, get down,” Evelyn commanded. 

Nash bristled. “Why?” 

Then, understanding dawned.Nash scoffed. 

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“Evelyn, you’re not seriously going to drive Shane to the hospital on your motorcycle? It’s not a scooter; you don’t have a motorcycle license!” 

Should I slap my driver’s license across your face?” Evelyn had no patience for Nash’s games. 

He displayed her digital license on her phone.“Open your eyes wide. I got my motorcycle license before you could even ride a bicycle!” 

Caleb approached.“I’ll take Mr. Shane to the hospital. My son hurt you; it’s my responsibility.” 

His tone lacked genuine remorse.His gaze was colder, like countless arrows aimed at Shane, who was still leaning on Evelyn. 

Shane felt a strange electric tension in the air. 

He smirked. Two grown men crammed onto a tiny motorcycle? I’ll fall off.” This effectively silenced Lance, who’d also been considering offering his services. 

Caleb took a deep, 

deep, irritated breath.“I’ll call the hospital for an ambulance.” 

Shane sighed dramatically.“By the time the ambulance arrives, I’ll be bleeding out!Mr. Fu, are you trying to kill me?” 

The urgency of Shane’s condition made Evelyn imp. it with Nash. 

“Get off! Stop the endless chatter!” 

“What if there’s an accident…” 

Before Nash could finish, an invisible pressure enveloped her.Meeting Evelyn’s gaze, her hair stood on end; she nearly lost her balance.She’d never felt such an intense, chilling aura from Evelyn before. 

Nash felt a creeping unease. 

“Evelyn, I advise you not to push it.” 

“This hesitant, nagging act is so unlike you, Nash!” 

Nash huffed; Evelyn wanted to throw herself into danger, Nash wouldn’t stop her – hopefully she’d face–plant and break her nose and teeth! 

Nash stepped off the bike. Evelyn extended her hand.“Give me 

Nash tossed the keys; Evelyn caught them effortlessly. 

Evelyn said to Lance, “Lance, take Zoey to the hotel first.” 

the_keys.” 

Zoey said, “I want to go to the hospital. I’m worried about Uncle Shane, even if I can’t help…” 

Shane’s voice was gentle.“As long as Zoey’s here, I won’t feel any pain.” Evelyn instructed Lance, “Please take Zoey to City Hospital.” 

Lance nodded and took Zoey to his SUV. 

“Zoey!” Caleb called out. 

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“Come to Dad.” 

Zoey’s dark eyes fixed 

fixed on Caleb; she was like a small animal, wary of him. 

She shook her head.“Dad, what must I do to finally escape you?” 

Caleb felt like he was on a freefall ride, gravity pulling him down. 

“Zoey! Why would you say that?!” 

Zoey’s expression was somber. Shane was injured saving her.And it was Ducky, her own brother, who’d fired the bolt. Too many emotions overwhelmed her, emotions she couldn’t yet process. 

Noey 

settled in Lance’s SUV. Caleb turned his attention elsewhere. 

Evelyn mounted the motorcycle. She leaned towards Shane.“Mr. Shane, please hold on tight. I’ll get you to the hospital as quickly as possible.” 

was 

Shane’s voice was low.“Miss Vance, I apologize for the imposition.” 

His strong arms encircled Evelyn’s slender waist. He lowered his thick lashes, holding his breath. The pain in his back seemed to disappear.He’d willingly bleed to death for this moment. Caleb’s temples throbbed as he watched Shane’s action. His clenched fists were white–knuckled. “Evelyn, be careful, don’t fall!” Nash yelled. 

“If you can’t handle it, let me do it!“Before Nash could step forward, Evelyn revved the engine, showering Nash with exhaust fumes. 

Evelyn sped off with Shane. 

Ducky’s eyes 

widened in disbelief.“Mommy can ride a motorcycle!” 

Nash spat on the ground, hands on her hips.“Your mom always has to be in charge, completely oblivious to others.” 

Nash followed Caleb. 

“Evelyn took my bike, Caleb, give me a ride home.” 

He stopped, his chilling gaze sending shivers down Nash’s spine. 

“Stay away from Ducky for a while.” 

Nash bristled.“You think I corrupted Ducky?” 

Ducky hung his head, lost and confused. 

Nash glanced at Ducky, then said to Caleb, “Ducky didn’t mean to hurt Zoey. He was trying to help you!” 

Ducky looked longingly at Caleb.Only Nash understood; he truly wanted his father’s approval. Caleb’s icy gaze made Ducky shrink back.“Come with me to the hospital. Apologize to Zoey!”