Chapter 442 Why Does It Feel So Far When We're So Close


Aurora had no clue why Cormac was so worked up, but she figured he had his reasons, so she racked her brain to remember.

"That day, my dad said a lot," Aurora began. "He told me he loved me a ton and wanted me to take care of myself. He also mentioned that there are still good people in the world." "He said if he died, someone would surely look out for me. Then he mumbled something I couldn't catch. He seemed really sad."

"So I got really sad too. I cried for ages, and after I cried myself to sleep, he left and never came back," Aurora continued.

Talking about this stuff was like ripping open old wounds for Aurora. Cormac felt a stab of guilt, but he knew they needed the truth.

"Aurora, you said your dad told you there are still good people in the world and that if he died, someone would support you?" Cormac asked, picking up on something. "Yeah, he did."

"Was he sure about it?"

"Yes!"

Matthew had been so sure when he told her that someone would support her after he was gone. Maybe the deal was to guarantee Aurora's safety?

If that was the case, it would have been easy to convince a dying father. But who was behind it?

"Did anyone support you after your dad passed away?" Cormac asked again.

met you. You've been the one supporting me all

else? If Cormac's hunch was right, it meant the other person

is utterly

happen? Why are you asking me all this?" Aurora

guilt. If Aurora knew her dad had tried to trade his life for her

actions might seem noble, but as another victim's family

hadn't agreed back then, Orion wouldn't have died. However, Cormac wouldn't blame Aurora for her

smiled and said, "It's just because my father asked about my sister earlier, I needed to know more about that night. Nothing else, don't worry." Aurora was sharp. She knew Cormac had more to say

Get some rest and try not to visit the hospital too often, okay?" Cormac said

are you

"Yeah."

after her tonight." Because of her tough upbringing, Aurora always worried about everything.

handle herself. You just focus

Seeing the call, Cormac said to Aurora, "It's late. I'll have the driver take you

and waved at her. After she left, he

worried since it was already dark and he hadn't come

while ago. He should be home by now. Hasn't

in a rush today, so I forgot to give it back. Never mind, Cormac, I'll go look for him. You go ahead with your stuff." "Alright, let me know as soon

"Got it, Uncle Cormac."

forgetful? Alaric had driven himself today, and she forgot to give him his phone. And Alaric hadn't asked for it either, which was odd. Stellan hurried out to find him. Alaric couldn't have gone far after leaving the hospital. Could he have had an accident? Or suddenly felt unwell? Had a relapse? Thinking about it made Stellan's heart race. The more she thought, the more scared she got. What

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