188 Disappointment

When they reached the hospital, they saw Liam waiting for them at the entrance. His shirt was stained with something red—blood.

Lei Zhao stopped in his tracks and his face paled. His fears really came true. 

Yan Mei took his hands and interlaced their fingers together. She squeezed it tightly and gave him a reassuring smile.

They walked towards Liam who had his head lowered.

"Liam…." Yan Mei called him softly.

Liam looked up at them.

"Mr. Lei, Miss…"

Because Liam didn't know the relationship between Yan Mei and Lei Zhao he didn't know how to address Yan Mei.

"How is Ying Sheng?" Yan Mei asked without commenting on the title.

Liam avoided Lei Zhao's gaze as guilt swarmed through him.

"I'm sorry…..I-I"

"What do you mean by sorry?!" Lei Zhao snapped at him. 

"I went to work and then I got a call….she….I told her...beg her...she….wanted to stop hurting.."

Liam stammered as he muttered incoherent words.