The Omnipotent 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 in disbelief.Trent Xavier

said, "News reported that a man in a black ghost mask killed

Thea was stunned.

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

He’s

believe that a man as powerful as Trent

right.Come on, have some

him.He picked up a spoon and

mouth slightly, swallowing the

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

time she woke up, she screamed for Trent

through a lot, being on the brink of a complete mental

the Xaviers and

stayed by

day, Thea was

James’ meticulous care, Thea slowly

she learned to open