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 in disbelief.Trent Xavier was

reported that a man in a

Thea was stunned.

black ghost mask...She vaguely recalled that a man in a black ghost mask had appeared just as she was about

dead? He’s really

trance.She could not believe that a

on, have

propping her against him.He picked up

her mouth slightly, swallowing the

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

she screamed

on the brink of a complete mental

the Xaviers and discussing Trent’s

by Thea’s side

first day, Thea was

James’ meticulous

silent, she learned to open