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

Island, but the research base is well-hidden and

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

was one less

We can't delay Dad's matters any longer.

Patric?"

of the bombing

the bodies were blown to bits; it's impossible to tell if he's among the dead. No clues so

against the cool wall, finding scomfort

opened a food container and placed a

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

was still fine after

a

will. I'll take care of myself and the

drawn face,

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

Dylan has been managing these affairs for years. His network is broader. If there's

sway, consider using

and as for Dylan, he'd be more than

stayed by her

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

Island? His reach is

That impressive?

Dylan and even lent a hand this time. And there's Abner from

maritforces were under his thumb; that's how you managed

easily."

trying to mend the relationship between Maja

Dylan had done, he was embarrassed to bring it

don't want to call, just message him. He's got your picture. I know

you and lan plan a wedding without

A wedding?

looked down, her hand resting

"Beck, I understand."

nodded, pleased to see her eating, and left the room to message

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