The Almighty Dragon General

Chapter 18 

James did not want to prolong the conversation any further.He said, "Send me some money.I’m getting breakfast for Thea."Henry said, "I'll Vinmo it to you."

James left the clinic, buying some chicken noodle soup on the street for Thea.

When he returned, Thea was awake.Her face was bandaged in gauze.She lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling listlessly.

James went to her and put her breakfast down.

Softly, he called, "Darling."

Thea did not respond.James took her hand in his.

"It’s over now.It’s all over now."

Thea turned to him slightly, sobbing softly.Her body trembled, a panicked expression on her face.

"I-I’ve offended Trent Xavier.I'm a dead woman now.Go, leave me.I don’t want to get you into trouble." James soothed her.

"It’s alright.I saw the news this morning.Trent’s dead, and your family is okay."

"What? He’s dead?"

at James in disbelief.Trent Xavier was a

could he be dead just like that? James said, "News reported that a man in a black

Thea was stunned.

had appeared just as she was about to

He’s

could not believe that a man as powerful as Trent was

on, have

her against him.He picked up a spoon and started to

mouth slightly, swallowing the

on edge all day long.She fell into periods of deep sleep, but nightmares

up, she screamed for Trent to let

brink of a complete mental breakdown.She would need time to heal

the Xaviers and

James.He stayed by Thea’s side

first day, Thea

meticulous care, Thea

silent, she learned to open up