My Ex-wife's Hidden Personalities

Chapter 421 Theft

The two opposing brothers confronted each other. Jamie broke the silence first and hissed in irritation, “Edward, she’s already gone. You can put the knife down now!”

Edward stubbornly shook his head, “If I put it down now, you’ll immediately send someone to chase after her, won’t you?”

He knew his brother all too well.

The

very

least he could do now was hold himself hostage for as long as possible. That way, there would be a greater chance for Freya to escape from Jamie’s twisted grasp.

Edward pursed his lips as he thought of that. It was as if he could feel her getting farther and farther away from him.

Perhaps this would be the last time he would ever see her.

Freya vaulted over the wall and immediately headed towards a small path after landing on a

crouch.

She had been brought here while she was unconscious. Still, it didn’t prevent her from figuring out the direction based on the sunrise and sunset.

As she swept her gaze across the surrounding trees, she quickly determined that she was in the north of Kundin. In Kundin, the safest place was the capital.

On the other hand, the north of Kundin was… a mess.

Freya darted down the small pathway heading south.

Time pa*sed bit by bit. Meanwhile, Edward was still standing under the tree, his eyes never straying from Jamie and Monkey.

As the sky darkened, the lights in the villa had already been turned on..

Jamie looked at Edward’s pale face and said, “Put down the knife. I promise I won’t go after her anymore.”

Edward chuckled lightly before retorting, “Jamie, we understand each other too well. Don’t bother trying to deceive me.”

Another half an hour pa*sed, and Edward’s body began to tremble slightly due to the strain.

Jamie’s gaze was fixed on the knife in Edward’s hand. He was genuinely terrified that Edward might accidentally pierce his own artery.

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Since Edward had been raising his arm for quite some time, it had gradually become stiff and numb.

stage of stomach cancer. So, his physical strength was also failing. He was currently relying on

Edward suddenly lost strength and

hastily stepped forward and

Alas, Jamie read Edward’s mind before Edward could pull yet another stunt by raising his

his teeth as he stared at his own younger brother, snarling, “You’re really the best

a close watch on him! Don’t leave any

he walked outside with a grim expression on

breath as he questioned sharply, “You’re going to find her, aren’t you?”

I will definitely catch her! It doesn’t even matter if I have to go all the

lips and mumbled, “Jamie, it

second time today that Edward had

her to cure you,” Jamie

simply chuckled lightly upon hearing his response. “I won’t let her fall into your hands. Your love is toxic.”

parents pa*sed away early, Jamie had no choice but to take on the heavy burden of supporting the family at a young

and with his status as a teenager, he was at the bottom of the food chain. It was precisely this particular vulnerability that cost him, forcing him to see the

get to where

nothing but

at best and downright terrifying at worst. Due to his past, he was ruthless and meticulous

his eyes bitterly,

Jamie and his men for at least half a day. Hopefully, she had managed to flee far

capital was

and was underdeveloped as a result of the strife they suffered. So, the road was lined with desolate forests

trees by the road, giving off an eerie

the road as it

However, judging by the worn-out cars and the anti-theft windows, she knew the people in those cars were far from savory. If she were to stop the wrong

worse.

being on the wrong end of a

and make her way through the forest. Nonetheless, she made sure to stay at least

her strength gradually returning as she kept a

hadn’t taken any tonight. Frankly, she was surprised to feel even more energetic despite

road sign after another half an hour.

was a small

globally known for its chaos. So, she had no intention

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the town because only by entering the town would she have a chance to find transportation. Otherwise, there was a high chance of her starving to death, being targeted by a pack of wolves, or being captured by illegal organizations as she made her way to Kundin’s capital. Her current location on the outskirts

also had to consider the fact that it would be difficult to escape Jamie’s men if she entered

town. was in a state of decay and underdevelopment. There were only a few

careful consideration, she decided to head towards the slums.

clearly malnourished and had

gazes.

through a row of tents and