When There Is Nothing Left But Love

I pursed my lips and swallowed. “Is Baby alright?”

“They outnumbered me, so I dared not get close to them. I don’t think they will harm your baby, so don’t worry—”

I cut in. “Why wouldn’t I be worried? Marcus, Baby was born prematurely. If he didn’t get proper care and nutrients, he might suffer later. Tell me where you are,” I urged. “I’ll go to your now.”

“You can’t come. It’s too dangerous for you. I’m going to find Camelia and the others, so just leave it to me. I will…”

The line was cut all of a sudden.

It took me a while to realize what was going on. “Marcus?” I called. “Marcus, are you still there?”

I could only hear static.

Glancing at my phone’s screen, I noticed the line was disconnected. It was already 4 p.m. by now.

That means it was still dawn in M Country. Marcus called me at this hour and the line suddenly got disconnected, so I couldn’t help but worry about his safety.

Now, I had to leave the country.

Did Marcus find your

I

the number you’ve dialed is not available. Please call again

retried several times to the same

the sofa dejectedly.

hour because this was the only time he had access to his phone. We only spoke for a while before the line got cut abruptly, probably because someone barged in and cut the

was for sure. Marcus was

Marcus to M Country, but at least they didn’t harm him until

me going to

on handling

was, but he risked his life even though it was dangerous. I

my child caused him to stop

knew I

reason Marcus stopped me from going to M Country was that those

wondered if I could get any information

I made my way to the basement. John had