CONFUSING SECRET

Chapter 28: Your Wife

"What is your name?" McCarthy asked, still standing at the door while people anxiously waited outside.

"If fate allows our paths to cross again, then I'll reveal my name to you," she replied, gracefully passing McCarthy before departing.

McCarthy promptly dialed Gerald's number as he made his way to his car.

"Hello, Boss," Gerald greeted from the other end of the line.

"Where are you now?"

"I... I..." Gerald hesitated to speak.

"What's the matter?"

"I'm currently at the hospital."

"Why?"

"I pursued them."

"On whose orders?" McCarthy's voice grew louder.

"I'm sorry, but I had to..."

"Did you apprehend any of them?"

"Yes, but he's severely injured. We're at the hospital now."

Glancing at his watch, McCarthy noted that it was 1:50 AM. "Not too late," he whispered, starting the engine, reversing a bit, and speeding off.