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.

the mountains. Charles woke up and called me after you 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,

on his last words. I knew this whole mess had

the patch of hair on his forehead that had been scorched away. I knew without a doubt

not exactly my forte, but I managed to say, “Looks

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

nose and my heart

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

there was a knock at the door, Idris called

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

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

was quiet for a moment. When he finally spoke, his

Have a Long

leads on who did it?” Ensio gave a nod but hesitated, stealing a glance

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

sinking back

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