Chapter 329

Tucked away in the remote countryside, the Radiant Light Church stood in a place where

security cameras were considered disrespectful to the deities worshipped within its hallowed walls. The backroads that Max and Patrick had traversed were even less likely to be monitored. Who was Brielle with when she left?

Max whipped out his cellphone and dialed Brielle’s number without hesitation.

No answer.

His expression darkened instantly. “Patrick, get someone on it. Now.”

Patrick nodded, his movements quickening as he began to make arrangements.

Max pondered for a moment before he decided to call Aubree. If Brielle had made plans with someone else to come to the retreat, Aubree would certainly be in the know. But Aubree didn’t pick up her phone either.

A sense of unease gripped Max, stronger than even the night he had found himself amidst the flames of a fire. It was as if a sealed valley had suddenly flung open to let a relentless wind tear through, chilling to the bone.

While waiting for any news, his phone rang urgently. It was Alivia calling. Max didn’t want to answer and contemplated hanging up, but then a text from Alivia came through. Max’s mother had just been rushed into the ER at an overseas hospital.

contracted sharply, and he called

currently at the Barnes family’s estate, and couldn’t help but

news. Max’s mother’s deteriorating health meant it the

trusted confidante over the years. even more than her own

me. Your mother’s mental state isn’t good. If she pulls through this time, they’ll have to increase her medication dosage. But you

wearily. “I’m coming

far too slow. Within an hour, a helicopter dispatched from the nearest base arrived. Max climbed aboard, but not before

and make sure Brielle is safe.

rested for two nights straight, worried that he might have another spell of

“Understood.”

Chapter 329

in, paused, and then added, “Call me once you’ve confirmed her safety.” Sleep would elude him every

car speeding through

flew overhead. She raised an

chuckled. “Maybe it’s some

fixed

to B The retreat offered stunning sunsets

run away forever. She exhaled deeply, and just then, her phone rang.

she exchanged a puzzled glance with Kenzo, who, after a few seconds, suggested, “Must be out of the signal–blocking

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