Chapter 1038

Still unwilling to give up, Richard went to check the bathroom. "Everyone, please head back down. Refreshments have been prepared. Feel free to help yourselves. This indeed is a family matter now, and we'll handle it ourselves," Baxter said, effectively issuing an order for the guests to leave. The guests wisely took their leave. Once the room had cleared out, Richard muttered under his breath, "This is impossible." The next second, Baxter dragged him out by the collar. "What are you still doing here? You're just getting in the way!" The door to Room 302 shut firmly. Chantelle understood exactly what Baxter wanted her to do. She looked down at the dazed and disoriented Terence with her lips pursed. After some hesitation, she called out softly, "Terence?" "Hmm?" Terence's Adam's apple bobbed as he let out a muffled groan between his slightly parted lips. His hoarse and low voice was laced with pain. Chantelle was inexperienced in such matters. She had always been shy and unfamil