Maja stumbled towards the general direction where the past had unfolded, only to find devastation greater than her darkest

imaginations.

The yard that once stood was long gone, the area not even qualifying as ruins anymore. All that remained were outlines of the old

foundations scattered on the ground.

It was clear that a shell had hit the yard squarely. If anyone had been inside, judging by the ferocity of the blast, it was likely they

were vaporized, leaving behind neither limb nor fragment, but only a mist of blood.

Her heart clenched painfully, and she squatted down to plant a small wooden cross in the desolate earth before shuffling away, her

soul a heavy shadow trailing behind her.

Beck was waiting for her right where the helicopter had touched down. Seeing her ashen face, he quickly handed her an oxygen

tank.

"Is the air bothering you here?" he asked.

Maja shook her head, her pallor visibly deepening.

Beck helped her aboard the helicopter, and they didn't return to the hospital where lan was until dusk.

Sitting in the corridor, Maja felt a pounding headache.

When the doctor finally emerged, she quickly inquired, "How is he?"

"Strong will to live. He should wake up by tomorrow."

Relief washed over her, but then the scenes she had witnessed on the island churned in her stomach.

She dashed to the bathroom in her hospital room and retched, but nothing cout.

dinner, insisting she

the research base

case meant that she and lan didn't have to go it

was one

moment you locate the research base, letknow. We can't delay Dad's matters any longer. And have you

Patric?"

of the bombing that

him. Sof the bodies were blown to bits; it's

cool wall, finding scomfort in

container and placed

don't want to.

was pregnant. It was a wonder the baby was still fine after all the turmoil. She must be incredibly

managed a

will. I'll take care of myself

drawn face,

of the Sanders family shares. You have the power now. If you and lan want to leverage

And remember, Dylan has been managing these affairs for years. His network is broader.

sway, consider using

for Dylan, he'd be more than

her side, offering

for instance. He has a wide information network in North America. Didn't he give you and lan sintel when you Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and

His reach

That impressive?

lent a hand this time. And there's

Dylan a favor. The maritforces were under his thumb; that's how you managed to escape

easily."

to mend the relationship between Maja

embarrassed to

you don't want to call,

sooner lets you and lan plan a wedding without the shadow of the research base

A wedding?

looked down, her hand resting on

"Beck, I understand."

nodded, pleased to see her eating, and left the

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