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.

taken. We called the cops, and it was a stroke of luck they had a black van,

last words. I

his forehead that had been scorched away. I knew without a doubt that he had

feelings was not exactly my forte, but I managed to say,

hand and gave me a reassuring smile, “No

I felt a twinge in my nose and my heart melted a bit. We had all

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

observation, there was a knock at

walked Ensio, as stern as ever. He glanced at me and nodded, then

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

expression turned stormy, and he was quiet for a

We Have a Long Future

steady and calm. “Any leads on who did it?” Ensio gave a nod but hesitated, stealing a glance my way.

eyes. “I was this close to being a goner. The least you can do is tell me who’s got it out for

a heartbeat before sinking back into his chair, giving a

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