Chapter 229

Connor stood by the hospital bed, his eyes fixed on the middle–aged woman lying there, emotions swirling in his chest.

His phone buzzed in his pocket. He pulled it out and saw Ray’s name flashing on the screen.

Stepping outside, he shut the door quietly behind him and answered the call in the hallway.

“What’s up?”

Ray’s voice crackled with excitement. “Connor, have you heard about the chaos in Maple Grove? The Bryant family brought in Séraphine to heal their daughter, but they had the audacity to imprison her. Now, every major player is mobilizing. The Bryant family is toast!”

Ray was practically bouncing off the walls; he’d never seen so many factions move in unison before. The Bryant family sure had guts messing with Séraphine.

“Hey, should we-”

his chest. He quickly dialed Moss, urgency seeping into his voice as he barked, “Back

find Flora and

remaining guards stood frozen, too

harder to control than he had anticipated. If he couldn’t bend her to his

her to

my promise, and so did you.

girl crossed her arms and slowly

You cure my

“Not interested.”

up slowly, brushing off

His daughters‘ lives were hanging by a thread,

have been patient, but if my daughters suffer because of you, I will make you pay with your life!”

own damn fault!” Crimson snickered. “Make Séraphine

He ordered a guard to fetch a whip, determined to teach Flora a

the air, aiming straight at Flora.

the cell was cramped, leaving little room to maneuver. Several strikes came dangerously close

lashed out again, she caught it in mid–air! A red welt appeared on her hand.

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