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

that a man in a black ghost mask

Thea was stunned.

appeared just as she was about to

He’s

believe that a man

right.Come on, have some

propping her against him.He picked up a

her mouth slightly, swallowing the

into periods of deep sleep,

screamed for Trent to

knew that Thea had been through a lot, being on the brink of a complete mental breakdown.She

about the Xaviers and discussing Trent’s

stayed by Thea’s

the first day,

to James’ meticulous care, Thea slowly

silent, she learned to open