Chapter 278

He immediately thought of Dr. Owens's death.

That was what sent him rushing back.

If...

Aaron narrowed his eyes, a shadow falling over his gaze.

If this man really had been after Dr. Owens all along, then didn't that mean-

A heavy weight pressed down on his heart.

Just then, the doorbell rang.

Aaron scowled, ignoring it.

Instead, he kept rifling through the dossier on the man in question.

The file contained only the barest details.

The man's name was Eugene. He'd grown up poor, left home at sixteen to make his own way. Later, a distant uncle told him there was a fortune to be made in North America, so he followed him overseas.

that, there was

Eugene had probably joined an organization over

again, more

lowered his head, intent

if the visitor

into his suitcase, then strode to the

Cynthia Lynwood stood on the threshold. He bit back the words on his lips. "What

of her nightgown. "Aaron, the hot water isn't

narrowed

his hesitation, Cynthia's expression grew more pitiful. "Please, Aaron, just let me take a

the bridge of his nose. "Fine. Go

brightened and slipped

a few steps before she stumbled, her body collapsing

her arm

the reaction

frustration crossed her face, but

finish, tears spilled down

face hardened. "Why are you

shook her

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