Chapter 105

• The weight of anxiety crashed over him, the nagging fear that something terrible was about to happen to Emerald hammering relentlessly in his mind. He knew he had to break a few rules to return to the apartment building swiftly.
• A loud screech pierced the tranquility of the parking garage as he sped toward his designated spot. In a hurry, he snatched the bag containing the medication and a juice pack.
• He hadn't walked far when one of the building's security guards came rushing toward him, distress etched across his face. Andrew immediately noticed the redness on the right side of the man's face, and the guard's irregular breathing sent a chill down Andrew's spine. He braced himself for the worst, fearing he might hear the devastating news that something had happened to Emerald. He quickly shook off the thought; he refused to entertain such despair.