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?"

was shocked, looking at James in disbelief.Trent

reported that a man in a

Thea was stunned.

mask...She vaguely recalled that a man in a black ghost mask had appeared just as she was about to give up, but she blacked out before she could take a good look

He’s really

not believe that

right.Come on, have some

propping her against him.He picked up

her mouth

periods of deep sleep, but nightmares plagued her,

up, she screamed for Trent to let her

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

was talking about the Xaviers and discussing

by Thea’s

the first day, Thea

thanks to James’ meticulous care,

learned to