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.

luck they had a black van, so it was easy to spot. We tracked it to

I knew this whole

could not resist reaching out to gently touch the patch of hair on his forehead that had been scorched away. I knew without a doubt that he had gotten that bald spot

say, “Looks like

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

though I felt a twinge in my nose and my heart melted a bit. We had all the time in the world ahead of us.

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

talked me into staying for observation, there was

as stern as ever. He glanced at me and nodded, then turned to Idris, silent but clearly with something on his mind.

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 torched on purpose. It appears they tried to spread the fire to the woods, probably

and he was quiet for a moment.

Long Future Ahead of

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

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

before sinking back into his chair,