Jacey never expected that merely stepping on Zoe would cause her to cough up blood and faint.

She suddenly remembered Zoe’s recent forced abortion and extensive and severe burns. Enduring such a downpour would be excruciating for anyone.

In her panic to leave, Jacey noticed Barrett emerging from inside.

Clutching her umbrella tightly, she hesitated briefly before discarding it. Then, braving the rain, she knelt beside Zoe, crying out in distress.

"Miss Taylor, Miss Taylor, are you alright? It's all my fault, I shouldn't have come to see you."

Barrett approached with his umbrella, shielding Jacey from the rain.

He glanced at Zoe, unconscious on the ground, and asked, "What...