Facade of Love
Chatper 248
Chapter 248 We Have a Long Future Ahead of Us
He froze for a second, then let go quickly, his eyes full of worry. “What’s wrong? Are you hurting somewhere?”
I looked at him, all these feelings welling up, and shook my head. “No, it’s just… you were squeezing me too tight, that’s all.”
His voice was rough when he finally spoke, hesitating before he said, “Sorry.”
His behavior was unusual and not at all characteristic, and it threw me off.
I looked away, taking in the mountains and trees around us. The only thing different was the scorched black trees where the fire had been put out.
I scanned the area, trying to spot the black car that had been my prison; however, it was like it had vanished into thin air.
Idris caught me searching and asked, “Looking for something?”
“Where are we? How did you even find me?” I had been sure I was a goner.
as he told me, “We’re still up in the mountains. Charles woke up and called me after you were taken. We called the cops, and it was a stroke of luck they had a black van, so it was easy to
voice cracked a little on his last words. I knew this whole mess had
to gently touch the patch of hair on his forehead
to say, “Looks like you
hand and gave me a reassuring smile, “No worries. I’m good–looking. I can totally rock the bald
nose and my heart melted a bit. We had all the
whisked me off to the hospital to make sure I had not endured any other injuries. The doctors gave me a clean bill of health, except for my lungs, which had taken in a lot of smoke and needed some recovery. Lying in the hospital bed, I was convinced I
staying for observation, there was a knock
at me and nodded, then turned to Idris, silent but clearly with something
got the hint and asked him straight up, “What’s up? Just say it.” Ensio nodded. “Mr. Young, we have gotten the report from the scene. The car did not just catch fire–it was
and he was quiet for a moment.
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calm. “Any leads on who did it?” Ensio gave a nod but hesitated, stealing a glance my way. Idris caught the cue and stood up, ready to step outside for a private word.
looking up at him with wide eyes. “I was this close to being a goner. The least you can do is tell me who’s got it out for me.
sinking back into his chair,
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