Chapter 490

Thaddeus stared at the unfamiliar number flashing on his phone screen, momentarily immobilized. Not many people had his private number, and he never bothered with wrong numbers or cold calls. But this time, his heart inexplicably raced out of control.

Pressing the answer button, he brought the phone to his ear, “Hello?”

On the other end, the tumult of a storm mixed with static.

“Hello? Who is this?”

Usually, Thaddeus would’ve hung up by now. But today, he uncharacteristically waited for a reply.

“Thaddeus, it’s me.”

Evadne’s frail, soft voice came through in fits and starts, torn to shreds by the howling wind. Like a dagger, it pierced straight through the man’s heart.

“Evadne?!”

Thaddeus’s eyes sparkled with a mix of surprise and joy as he shot to his feet, his breathing laced with an intense tremor. It was almost unbelievable to him that he was receiving a call from her.

“Thaddeus. I want to see you. I’m so tired,” Evadne’s fading voice was nearly imperceptible.

“Evadne, where are you?! I’ll come to you right away!” Thaddeus’s eyes reddened, a nameless agony churning within.

“I don’t know where I am.”

The woman on the other end couldn’t hold back her tears any longer, “I’ve walked so far. I can’t go on. My head’s spinning. I just want to sleep.”

“Evadne! Don’t sleep, please, stay awake!”

Thaddeus’s heart clenched, spasming wildly, “Don’t hang up. I’m tracing your call right now! Stay with me!”

Hamilton, overhearing, tensed with concern.

“Granddad Hamilton, I’m sorry.”

“Thaddeus, you don’t need to explain.”

With an understanding wave of his hand, Granddad urged, “Go now! Nothing is more important than finding llana!”

Gripping his phone, Thaddeus dashed out of the hospital room.

“You’ve got to find llana! Keep her safe!” Hamilton cried after him, tears in his eyes.

Thaddeus nodded heavily, his steps heavy. He got into his car, taking Gordon with him as they sped off into the stormy night towards Skyrim.

He quickly gathered his men; a convoy of sleek black sedans raced behind Thaddeus’s lead, struggling to keep up with his breakneck speed.

car; he was piloting a jet on the slippery roads with limited visibility. He

car

crucial, but

danger! She could be in trouble at any second!” Thaddeus’s eyes bloodshot, tremendous terror caused his shoulders, which were hid under the suit, convulsed uncontrollably, “Any second late, and Evadne might be

eyes shut tight, praying for their safety.

Abernathy’s location?!” Thaddeus’s voice hoarse, forehead slick

can! About two kilometers

from the GPS screen. Gordon exclaimed in

All he could hope for now was that Evadne’s phone had simply died and not that she had met some terrible situation.

hold on. I’m going to find

known location. His men fanned out

rain, his shoes and pant legs caked in mud, but he didn’t care

of the road!” Gordon

Mrs. Abernathy alone in

Fearing they

still moving in their quivery state

hill. Only then did she dare to call Thaddeus – her only fear was that her man wouldn’t find

face buried in her arms, drifting to sleep with the phone clutched tightly

she dreamed of the accident three years ago – the car accident, the dark red blood streaming

“Evadne!”

thought she heard Thaddeus calling her, but she had no strength left

enveloped by a warm embrace, a

you?” Evadne murmured faintly, her eyes shimmering with vulnerable

chest, his voice rough and barely coherent, “It’s me. Evadne,

moment ago, seeing her curled up so pitifully, he felt as though his heart had burst open, bloodied

the delicate hollow of her shoulder. If tears were blood, the rivers would have

she cried

sharp as knives, carved into his heart. His trembling hand rested on her forehead, the scorching heat sending shivers

stripped off his suit jacket to wrap her

arms.

were a feverish red, her words delirious, “Baby, our baby.”

Evadne. It doesn’t matter if we never have children.”

lashes as he kissed her burning forehead, “In my heart, you are my child. I will

Thaddeus carried Evadne out of the stormy night, Gordon’s face split with a wide, tearful grin as he

car, Thaddeus discarded his soaked suit and wrapped the woman tightly in a blanket

To the hospital, now.”

“No.”

we go to the hospital, my brothers will find me quickly. They’ll take me back. Thaddeus. I don’t want

with pain, “But you’re running a high fever; your body will

I’ll just take

her eyes again, slipping

villa was peaceful. Marilla slept sweetly in her bed.

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