Chapter 849

Charles’replied almost instantly, “Yes.”

Brittany’s heart skipped a beat.

“What about the kids? What happened to them in the end?”

She faintly remembered that on that ship years ago, most of them were under twelve, with the youngest still in swaddling clothes.

Charles didn’t answer directly but said instead, “The institute was reported for conducting live experiments.”

The implication was clear- none of the outcomes were good.

Brittany felt her knees weaken. “Can you look someone up for me? Joie.”

She and Isaac had escaped that ship, but Joie hadn’t. How did she survive what was basically hell on earth in that institute?

“Sure.”

After hanging up, Brittany gazed into the mirror, her reflection ghostly pale. She patted her cheeks gently, trying to bring some color back to her face.

Stepping out of the restroom, she met Isaac’s concerned gaze.

“You look awful. Are you feeling unwell?”

her head.

not reassured, suggested they head to the hospital, but she stopped him. “No need for a hospital. I just need some

he scooped her up and settled her on the couch, fixing her a cup

“Okay.”

juice, leaning into

Brittany was notably absent

around in surprise, not

and wasn’t feeling well. I told her to stay

something for her to eat later. You take it back to

frustration, unable to fathom what made Brittany

“Alright.”

and poured Isaac a cup

was one Leda’s family had practically begged to

by Isaac, now set her sights on Marcel. Seizing the moment he stepped

“Marcel, darling.”

distaste, “What

had no affection for Joie, only

you despise me

in you,” Marcel scoffed. “I

and she bristled, “Think you’re too good for me, Marcel? You’re nothing but a bastard child. If it wasn’t for Manuel’s favoritism, you wouldn’t even be part

any mention of his parentage, his gaze turning

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