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?"

looking at James

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

Thea was stunned.

ghost mask had appeared just as she was about to give up, but she blacked out

He’s really

looked as if she was ina trance.She could not believe that a man as powerful

on,

propping her against him.He picked up

mouth slightly, swallowing the

into periods of deep sleep, but nightmares plagued her,

screamed for Trent to let her

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

talking about the Xaviers

stayed by Thea’s

day, Thea

to James’ meticulous care,

being silent, she learned to open up to