Chapter 1759

Jeremy, “Come out.”

“What?” Cornelia’s voice held a mix of curiosity and concern.

“I’m outside, in the front yard.”

Her voice carried a tinge of disbelief. “Where did you say you are?”

“I’ve told you before, whenever you need me, I’m here. I keep my promises.”

It wasn’t long before Jeremy saw Cornelia, phone in hand, peering out of the cabin’s doorway, scanning the surroundings. He stepped forward, ensuring she couldn’t see Zavier hidden in the shadows, and waved toward her. “Look to your right.”

The countryside nights were void of streetlights, plunging the area into darkness, but Cornelia managed to spot him with the faint glow from her phone. Without a moment’s hesitation, she bolted from the yard, sprinting towards him.e2

“Easy there, slow down. Don’t trip over,” Jeremy called out, quickening his pace to meet her.

Cornelia couldn’t care less. All she knew was that she missed him desperately, longing to be in his arms, to feel him wrap her up tight.

caught her as she leapt into his embrace, his large hand gently stroking her hair. “Something bothering you?” His voice was deep and soothing, each word a comfort.

“I just really missed you,

“I missed

Get a room,” Zavier’s voice

was indeed Zavier, she stumbled backwards in

not even glance towards the cabin, naively

followed you,” Zavier stated matter-of-factly.

mentally cursed herself. She had been so careful in coming to see Skyler, yet somehow she hadn’t managed to shake off Zavier’s

listen to his nonsense. It’s not your fault. The people he sent to find

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for Skyler. Living so freely

she opened her mouth to plead, yet knowing she couldn’t

really should thank you both for helping Skyler escape me back then.”

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