The Love that Never Really Dies

“How did Mommy end up like this?”

Matteo was shocked as he stared at his stranger of a mother.

Ian merely stayed silent.

It was obvious he was upset from the frown on his face.

Soon, Karl asked, “How are things on your side? Is Mr. Hayes fine?”

Sadness filled Sasha’s eyes at Karl’s inquiry.

“He’s not doing so good. It was like a switch in him had flipped. He wasn’t the Sebastian we knew anymore. I had Vivian come for a visit, hoping to awaken some of his memories to suppress his urge to kill.”

“Urge to kill?” Karl’s face paled at her words. “You mean Mr. Hayes has killed many?”

“Yes, he had already killed three of the Jadesons. In order to kill Charles, he induced a huge disturbance in the military base a few days ago. It almost tipped the federal’s political scene. Charles was beyond furious at him. If it wasn’t for me arriving in the nick of time, Sebastian might have been shot dead by him.”

Sasha didn’t keep any secrets from him and blurt out everything that happened.

Her heart was heavy with worry and lingering fears as she reiterated the happenings.

What would have happened if I were late by a second that day?

She didn’t dare to think of the consequences.

Karl’s face darkened.

crazy? Why did he shoot Mr.

they deserved it, but we’re on his turf. If he doesn’t allow it, Sebastian can only follow his command. Else, death

“Damn!”

was overcome

we might as well rescue

not in Avenport, but in the capital city of Jadeborough, where the military

was awake. So how could

so

here now. I won’t let him touch Sebastian, and I’ll think of a way to treat his condition and bring the old

to bring the kids around. I’ll find a place to stay temporarily.

that decision

Sasha agreed.

Sasha and Vivian headed back

Jadeborough. He had another task in mind, to find the long-lost

need

“Sure, Mommy.”

playing with her plushie and

laughed as she caressed Vivian’s cheeks. “So your dad is sick and might not recognize you. Can you call him Uncle

“Huh?”

anticipation and excitement sparkling in Vivian’s eyes dimmed at

Daddy as Uncle

I call him

upset and wronged,

to Daddy. Don’t make Mommy sad.”