Facade of Love

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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.

were taken. We called the cops, and it was a stroke of luck they had a black van, so it was easy to spot. We tracked it to the base of the mountain, then saw the fire and came running. The vehicle blew

I knew this whole

gently touch the patch of hair on his forehead that had been scorched

but I managed to say, “Looks like you might have to shave off all

me a reassuring smile, “No worries. I’m good–looking. I can totally rock the bald

joke cracked me up, and I burst into laughter, though I felt a twinge in my nose

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

staying for observation, there was a knock at the door,

in,” In walked Ensio, as stern as ever. He glanced at me and nodded, then turned to Idris, silent

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 torched

expression turned stormy, and he was quiet for a moment.

We Have a Long

leads on who did it?” Ensio gave a nod but hesitated, stealing a glance my way. Idris caught the cue and stood up, ready

eyes. “I was this close to being a goner. The least you can do is tell me

hesitated for a heartbeat before sinking back into his chair, giving a small nod.

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