Chapter 1233 By Her Side

After entering the study, Cooper clenched his fist and lightly punched Armand in the chest, then said through gritted teeth, “You could have sent us a message or something to say that you were alive all this time. Do you have any idea how guilty I felt whenever Mandy asked when you guys were coming home? I couldn't even bring myself to lie to her!”

Armand rubbed his chest. Smiling faintly, he replied, “I know you and Steven would take good care of the kids. Thanks for holding down the fort for us.”

“Screw you.” Cooper scoffed, then asked grimly, “Didn't Genev come back with you?”

Armand's eyes darkened. “She's still unconscious.”

He had not immediately looked for Genevieve and the others after arriving in Dartan. Knowing Genevieve, he knew the only way he could save her and himself would be to plan meticulously ahead.

While the rescue mission had been a success, Genevieve ended up losing too much blood after she was shot by Zephyr. By the time she was rushed to the hospital, her breathing had stopped.

The doctors had managed to revive her, but she was in critical condition. Her breathing had been weak, and her heart stopped beating on several occasions.

by her side through it all. He dared not sleep a wink, terrified that if he

her was his top priority,

carried out treatment using only the best medical equipment and prescription, and, much to Armand's relief, her

slightly and said, “I wouldn't have come back here if things weren't getting

Genevieve alone overseas. but he

to handle as Edward. I

consoled him. “You did well enough by finding enough evidence to overturn Gerald and Robert's case. I bet the Gaudette family is pissed off. Besides, you were

“Mayor Taylor is stepping down due to health issues. I met with Gerald this afternoon and found

my last name isn't Gaudette,

he realized what Armand meant, his eyes lit up. “So, you've been in

ambitious bunch, but I didn't care.” Armand narrowed his eyes slightly as his gaze turned menacing. “But, that was before they hurt somebody they shouldn't

into the picture? Surely, he can't be so smart as

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