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?"

at James in disbelief.Trent Xavier was

like 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.

as she was about to give up, but she blacked

dead? He’s

she was ina trance.She could not believe that

right.Come on,

up, propping her against him.He picked up a spoon

mouth slightly, swallowing the

periods of deep sleep, but nightmares plagued her,

woke up, she screamed for Trent to let

a lot, being on the brink of a complete mental breakdown.She would need time to heal from

was talking about the Xaviers and

stayed by Thea’s side

first day, Thea was barely

thanks to James’ meticulous

she learned to open up