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

hospital, but she stopped

settled her on the couch, fixing her a cup

“Okay.”

leaning into Isaac’s

evening, Brittany was notably absent from

around in

wasn’t feeling well. I told

whip up something for her to eat later. You take it back to her,” Grace said, her worry evident upon hearing Brittany

her lip in frustration, unable to fathom what made Brittany so special to warrant

“Alright.”

something and poured Isaac a cup

had practically begged to attend;

by Isaac, now set her sights on Marcel. Seizing the moment he stepped away to the washroom, she followed.

“Marcel, darling.”

frowned in distaste, “What do you want?”

affection for Joie, only disdain.

you despise me so?”

you,” Marcel scoffed. “I have no taste for second-hand goods.”

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

detested any mention of his parentage, his gaze turning

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