Chapter 490

Thaddeus stared at the unfamiliar number flashing on his phone screen, momentarily immobilized. Not many people had his private number, and he never bothered with wrong numbers or cold calls. But this time, his heart inexplicably raced out of control.

Pressing the answer button, he brought the phone to his ear, “Hello?”

On the other end, the tumult of a storm mixed with static.

“Hello? Who is this?”

Usually, Thaddeus would’ve hung up by now. But today, he uncharacteristically waited for a reply.

“Thaddeus, it’s me.”

Evadne’s frail, soft voice came through in fits and starts, torn to shreds by the howling wind. Like a dagger, it pierced straight through the man’s heart.

“Evadne?!”

Thaddeus’s eyes sparkled with a mix of surprise and joy as he shot to his feet, his breathing laced with an intense tremor. It was almost unbelievable to him that he was receiving a call from her.

“Thaddeus. I want to see you. I’m so tired,” Evadne’s fading voice was nearly imperceptible.

“Evadne, where are you?! I’ll come to you right away!” Thaddeus’s eyes reddened, a nameless agony churning within.

“I don’t know where I am.”

The woman on the other end couldn’t hold back her tears any longer, “I’ve walked so far. I can’t go on. My head’s spinning. I just want to sleep.”

“Evadne! Don’t sleep, please, stay awake!”

Thaddeus’s heart clenched, spasming wildly, “Don’t hang up. I’m tracing your call right now! Stay with me!”

Hamilton, overhearing, tensed with concern.

“Granddad Hamilton, I’m sorry.”

“Thaddeus, you don’t need to explain.”

With an understanding wave of his hand, Granddad urged, “Go now! Nothing is more important than finding llana!”

Gripping his phone, Thaddeus dashed out of the hospital room.

“You’ve got to find llana! Keep her safe!” Hamilton cried after him, tears in his eyes.

Thaddeus nodded heavily, his steps heavy. He got into his car, taking Gordon with him as they sped off into the stormy night towards Skyrim.

gathered his men; a convoy of sleek black sedans raced behind Thaddeus’s lead, struggling to keep

a car; he was piloting a jet on the slippery roads with limited visibility. He was gambling

pale, clutched the handle above the car

down! Finding Mrs. Abernathy is crucial, but you have

trouble at any second!” Thaddeus’s eyes bloodshot, tremendous terror caused his shoulders, which were hid under the suit, convulsed uncontrollably, “Any second late, and Evadne might be in danger. How can you

silent, his eyes shut

pinpoint Mrs. Abernathy’s location?!” Thaddeus’s

still can! About

GPS screen. Gordon exclaimed in panic, “Damn it, Mr. Abernathy! We’ve lost Mrs.

that Evadne’s

on. I’m going

location. His men fanned out with flashlights, searching

his shoes and pant legs caked in mud, but he didn’t care less,

of the road!” Gordon followed, stumbling, his mind

Why was Mrs. Abernathy alone

after dealing with some thugs, was drained of her last ounce of strength. She had taken one of their phones and pushed on through the rain. Fearing they might follow, she kept trekking forward instead

completely numb, her legs still moving in their quivery state unceasingly as if they

collapsed in a dilapidated gazebo at the foot of a hill. Only then did she dare to call Thaddeus – her only fear was

ball, her face buried in her

car accident, the dark red blood streaming down, begging

“Evadne!”

her, but she had no strength left

her cold, shivering body was enveloped by a warm embrace, a broad

that you?” Evadne murmured faintly, her eyes shimmering with

his arms, pressing her into his pain–wracked chest, his voice

felt as though his heart had burst open, bloodied and shattered.

streamed down his cheeks, sinking into the delicate hollow of her shoulder. If

she cried out, “Thaddeus,

felt as if an arrow had pierced his soul. Her words, sharp as knives, carved into his heart. His trembling hand rested on her forehead, the scorching

hospital!” He stripped off his

arms.

her

doesn’t matter

are my child. I will cherish you, love you, protect you. Having

stormy night, Gordon’s face split with a wide, tearful grin as he

in a blanket from the hospital, clutching her waist almost fiercely, his eyes rimmed with frightening

the

“No.”

almond eyes were half–closed/weakly gripping Thaddeus’s sweaty hand, “If we go to the hospital, my brothers will find me quickly. They’ll take me back. Thaddeus. I don’t

pain, “But you’re running a high fever; your body will overheat.”

okay. I’ll just take some medicine.”

Evadne closed her eyes again, slipping back

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