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

just like that? James said, "News reported that a man in a black ghost mask killed him.The police have launched

Thea was stunned.

mask had appeared just as she was

He’s

believe

on,

him.He picked up

parted her mouth

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

she screamed for Trent to

on the brink of a complete mental breakdown.She would need time to heal from this

was talking about the

stayed by

day,

James’ meticulous care, Thea

to open up to