Chapter 1718

On the 30th day, the last night, Taya stood outside the castle, staring at the time on her watch. When the hands pointed to 00:00, there was still no sign of the black car that Griffon had

left in on the road to Blue Bay Island…

Her anxious heart sank suddenly, and her feet seemed to

have a mind of their own as she walked towards the end

of the darkness. She wanted to see if there were any cars

coming up from the bottom of the mountain, but Peter blocked her path.

“Ma’am, danger!”

“Griffon reminded him to always stick close to Taya, no matter

where or when. He must never leave her side, especially during this time. Peter will keep his distance while they are in

the castle, but at all other times, he will be right by her side.”

“He didn’t come back on time, so how could I possibly care

about any danger?”

Taya pushed away Peter’s hand and ran down the mountain. without a care, feeling certain that if she just kept running, she would eventually find Griffon.

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But she ran all the way to the end where the mountain road

meets the highway, and still didn’t see Griffon‘ car.

stood there, dazed, with a pair of empty, lifeless eyes, staring at the

even have a way to contact him,

went. How was she

been following her all along, was also

furrowed his brow, staring at

people stood at the intersection, the sky began to drizzle again.

just a light pitter–patter that fell onto the long, loose hair behind

glanced at the rain pouring down from the night sky

then at Taya, who was dressed in thin clothes. He wanted to persuade her to go back, but he knew it would be

please use my clothes

yourself.”

still, like an abandoned puppet, devoid of

signs of life.

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had no reaction, hesitated for a few

then unfolded his clothes.

please forgive

lifted his suit jacket and covered it

from the wind and

not come back?”

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long time, Taya suddenly asked this question.

gone, but he couldn’t tell Taya.

will definitely

reassured.

to leave, Peter asked him

take him along, so that he

protect

of

Taya, because she is his everything.”

stayed behind to protect Taya

return, risking his own life for his boss. He silently stood by her side, shielding her

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he come back?”

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