Facade of Love

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.

they had a black van, so it was easy to

little on his last words. I knew this whole mess had hit

could not resist reaching out to gently touch the patch of hair on his forehead that had been

I managed to say, “Looks like you might have to

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

I felt a twinge in my nose and my

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 did not need to be there. Despite my protests, Idris would not budge, and I

into staying for observation, there was

He glanced at me and nodded, then turned to Idris, silent but clearly with

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 on purpose. It

was quiet for a

We Have a Long Future Ahead

Ensio gave a nod but hesitated, stealing a glance my way. Idris caught

you can do is

heartbeat before sinking back into