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.

and called me after you were taken. We called the cops, and it was a stroke of luck they had a

his last words. I knew this

gazed at him, I could not resist reaching out to gently touch the patch of hair on his forehead that

feelings was not exactly my forte, but I managed to say, “Looks like you might have to shave

my hand and gave me a reassuring smile, “No worries. I’m good–looking.

I felt a twinge in my nose and my heart melted

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 did not need to be there.

staying for observation, there was a

in,” In walked Ensio, as stern as ever. He glanced at me and nodded, then turned to Idris, silent but clearly with something on his

from the scene. The car did not just catch fire–it was torched on purpose. It appears they tried

he was quiet for

a Long Future Ahead of

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

clutched at Idris’s pants, 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. You don’t have to keep secrets. Can you do

heartbeat before sinking back

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