Chapter 99

Elliot carried Charisse into the car and snapped, "Hospital. Step on it!" The driver scrambled to start the engine, and just as they turned onto the main road, a car suddenly appeared from the side. He slammed the brakes hard, tires screeching. Afraid to check Elliot's expression in the rearview mirror, the driver stammered an apology, "I'm sorry, sir! I'll be more careful!" "Cough, cough…" Charisse stirred in Elliot's arms. He immediately leaned down closer. "Charisse?" Her eyes fluttered open, and the first thing she asked was, "Elliot, did you find my dad?" Elliot paused. Seriously? Look at the state you're in, and you're still worried about your dad? Seeing his silence, she gripped his shirt tighter, her voice anxious. "You didn't find him? He went out just now—" "I found him. He's been sent to a safe place," Elliot cut her off gruffly. Only then did Charisse relax a little. "Oh… thanks." Ugh, she'd dragged him into trouble again. Just great. She quickly sat up on her own, trying n