Chapter 854

But Noah knew he didn't have that kind of time. Khloe parted her lips, the words of protest circling at the tip of her tongue, yet she couldn't bring herself to say them. She understood that Noah's world was different from theirs. He came and went like the wind.

Goldmont City, to him, was perhaps nothing more than a temporary stop "will you come back?" she asked at last. Noah shook his head.

"I don't know. Maybe... we won't meet again."

There was a finality to his words. For no reason she could name, Khloe felt a sting in her chest.

Though his voice was calm, there was an indescribable sadness beneath it. Nick seemed to understand as well.

"Even if we don't meet again, take care of yourself."

At that moment, Charlotte stepped forward, moving past Khloe to face Noah. Khloe noticed her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, her gaze fixed tightly on Noah's face, her lips pressed so hard they had turned pale.

sense her stare. His lashes lowered slightly, his gaze pausing on her face for the briefest moment-so fleeting it

his pocket and took out a palm-sized black box, unmarked

"For your son-or daughter," he said

cool with the chill of metal. Probably a custom-made dagger of some

you." Noah gave a quiet

if he had nothing more to say. He turned,

Khloe suddenly called out again. She glanced at Charlotte beside her, who looked as if she

she could react, she felt a gentle push at her back-by the time Khloe

a few steps before stopping. She had wanted to sneak back and watch the two of them from the side, but Nick took her

a little awkward, unsure what to say for

you going? I'll call a

"No need."

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