Chapter 282

Ricky asked, "What's wrong?" Irene had already sprung to her feet. "Look at the date—it's today, and it starts at nine… but it's 8:50 now! I won't make it if I don't go now. I should attend it too, since it must've been hard to get this. I can't miss it." "Thanks, Ricky," Irene said, not forgetting to thank him as well. "It's nothing," Ricky replied, watching her. "You're my sister, after all." "I'll treat you to a nice dinner next time," she said as she reached the doorway. "Bye!" Hurrying to Jimmy, she said, "Quick, take me to the Central Hospital." Although Jimmy started the car right away, he asked in curiosity, "Again?" "Something came up," Irene said patiently. "Hurry, or I'll be late." "Okay," Jimmy replied. They arrived at 9:25, but when Irene reached the conference hall of the hospital, she found it empty. Puzzled, she glanced at the address on the invitation, but she was at the right place… So why was it empty? She whipped out her phone to call Ricky, but tha