Overwhelmed by the Billionaire’s Persistent Pursuit

Chapter 556: Helplessly, Candice watched as the middle-aged woman was struck by the truck. Her body was tossed like a broken kite, soaring and then falling. Finally, the truck came to a halt, leaving deep tire marks on the ground. The middle-aged woman lay lifeless on the pedestrian crossing, unmoving. Blood began to pool around her body, spreading rapidly. Candice observed the car accident unfolding right before her eyes. She desperately wanted to call for help but couldn't utter a word. Her hands trembled uncontrollably, preventing her from making an emergency call.

In that moment, memories of her parents' car accident three years ago flooded her mind. It was as if those past scenes were replaying in front of her now. Candice was left in a state of shock. She couldn't distinguish between the present and the past anymore. The current scene merged with the one from her past, blurring the boundaries between the two. The images of the car accident from three years ago kept resurfacing in her mind. The screeching of brakes, cries, screams, and the wailing of ambulance sirens echoed vividly.

The sounds were so clear that she felt like they were right next to her, causing a sudden and intense headache. Overwhelmed by pain, she instinctively covered her ears, desperate to block out those distressing sounds. She knew her post-traumatic stress disorder was about to overwhelm her. Barely able to breathe, she crouched down, taking short, intense breaths. Her chest tightened, making it increasingly difficult to draw in air. Beads of sweat formed on her forehead, and her once porcelain-like skin turned pale and devoid of color. She felt suffocated, on the verge of going into shock.

Meanwhile, Milton parked his car and proceeded toward the spot where Candice had alighted moments ago. A sharp sound of brakes in the distance startled him, prompting him to sprint in that direction. Find more chapters now gⱯlnσvls․cøm As he neared the scene, he was taken aback to see a person lying in a pool of blood. His shock and panic intensified. It was only when he got closer and saw a middle-aged woman on the ground that he managed to regain some composure, forcing himself to stay calm. Scanning the surroundings, he spotted Candice trembling violently, crouching on the roadside.

He rushed over to her, fully aware that her PTSD was about to take hold. Milton hurried forward, embracing Candice tightly in his arms. "Candice, I'm so relieved that you're safe." His voice trembled with fear. He couldn't bear to imagine that she was the one lying on the ground, but thankfully, she was unharmed. He sensed her shaking uncontrollably and wrapped his arms around her, reassuring her with comforting words, "Don't be scared. Everything will be okay. You're safe." However, her trembling showed no signs of subsiding.

Gently, Milton guided her to lie down on his legs while he knelt down on one knee. He positioned her back against his legs, cradling her head on his knees. . . .