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

that? James said, "News reported that a man in a black ghost mask killed him.The police have launched a hunt for

Thea was stunned.

that a man in a black ghost mask had appeared just as she was about to give up,

He’s really

believe that a man

right.Come on, have

him.He picked up a

parted her mouth slightly, swallowing

of deep sleep, but nightmares

up, she screamed for Trent

Thea had been through a lot, being on the brink of a complete mental breakdown.She would

the Xaviers

James.He stayed by Thea’s side

the first day,

to James’ meticulous care,

silent, she learned to open up to