Love Coming from the Least Expected

“Well, Yvonne, you… Forget it, come inside first. I’ll tell you all about it.”

Sean led me into the big yard and to the dorm inside. He said something to the guards at the entrance and left in a hurry. Initially, I did not suspect anything. After waiting for a very long time, it suddenly dawned on me that Sean had no intention to tell me anything about Christopher. He actually wanted to keep me here, refusing to let me take the risk.

Everyone was baffled at my desire to come here, especially because I did not possess any special capability that would be of any help. They probably felt that I was just creating more trouble for them. What they did not know was how terrified I was whenever I thought about Christopher being left alone somewhere. He was probably injured and had no way to call for help. Death might have crossed his mind multiple times.

At night, I took a peek outside. There was a group of soldiers gathering at a spot nearby, but they dispersed soon after. Did they leave to go find Christopher? I was so frustrated.

here and keep waiting. Time is running out,” I

here to bring me dinner. He felt so helpless at my remark. “The police is everywhere. Sean has instructed us not to leave. There’s no use to fret. With the number of

sighed as I picked up the utensils, but I

got up discreetly and strode toward the living room. When I was about to go out, I heard some noises behind me. I turned

“Are you going to

rotation. They will take a fifteen-minute rest during the changing of guards. Half an hour has passed. Hang on for a

saying, “Thank you, Lyle. I really

my first time expressing my earnest gratitude toward him. His understanding made me feel more confident

guards, we sneaked out of the room. When we were on the second floor, I heard a faint conversation from one of the rooms. Quietly,

desert, with no food or water… Still being chased by John? We should get

up were sufficient to make me panic. Nonetheless, those were very precious clues. I exchanged glances with Lyle. In

expect us to do so, so they let their guards down. We left the town in total darkness. Along the way, I went to get some food and water. The town was located at the border,

Lyle, “I’m really thankful that you helped me