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 Xavier

that a man in a black ghost mask killed him.The police have launched a hunt for the

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

He’s really

was ina trance.She could not believe that a man as powerful as Trent was

on, have some

scooped Thea up, propping her against him.He picked up a spoon and started to

her mouth slightly,

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

screamed for Trent to

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

was talking about the Xaviers and discussing Trent’s

James.He stayed by

day,

James’ meticulous care,

being silent, she learned to open up to James