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

Forbidden Island, but the research

meant that

was one less

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

Patric?"

also a casualty of the bombing that night

of him. Sof the bodies were blown to bits; it's impossible to tell if

back against the cool

and placed a spoon in

even if you don't want to. And later, get a

was a wonder the baby was still

a strained

I'll take care

drawn face, rubbed

shares. You have the power now. If you and lan want

me. And remember, Dylan has been managing these affairs for years. His network is broader. If there's a

want to sway, consider

Dylan, he'd be more than willing to be of

stayed by her side, offering

North America. Didn't he give you and lan sintel when you Sᴇaʀᴄh

His reach is

That impressive?

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

but he's willing to do Dylan a favor. The maritforces were under his thumb;

easily."

to mend the relationship between Maja

he was embarrassed to bring it up, so

want to call, just message him. He's got

lets you and lan plan a wedding without the

A wedding?

her hand resting on her

"Beck, I understand."

pleased to see her eating, and left the room

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