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

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

Thea was stunned.

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

dead? He’s really

not believe that a man as powerful

right.Come on,

her against him.He picked up a spoon and

her mouth slightly, swallowing the

into periods of deep sleep, but nightmares plagued her, jolting her awake

woke up, she screamed for

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

the Xaviers and discussing Trent’s

by

the first day,

to James’ meticulous

being silent, she learned to