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.

brought her dinner, insisting she

agents investigating Forbidden Island, but the research base

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

was one less

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

Patric?"

a casualty of the bombing that night

bodies were blown to bits; it's impossible to tell if he's among the

the cool

food container and

don't want to.

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

a strained

take care of myself and the

drawn face,

family shares. You have the power now.

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

to sway,

meant to be used, and as for Dylan, he'd be more than willing to be of service

stayed by her side, offering

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

Island? His reach is

That impressive?

he's tight with Dylan and even lent a hand this time. And there's Abner from the Olson family. Odd duck,

favor. The maritforces were under

easily."

trying to mend the relationship between Maja

had done, he was embarrassed to bring it

want to call, just message him. He's

plan a wedding without the shadow of

A wedding?

her hand resting on her

"Beck, I understand."

pleased to see her eating, and left

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