Chapter 2330

“W-What do you mean?” Anthony asked as panic seized him.

“Everyone's hearts would slowly age as they grow older, but mine is just ten times faster than an ordinary person's...” Francesca explained calmly, “It's not a big deal. Everyone will die eventually. It's only a matter of time...”

“D-Don't scare me, Francesca. You're still young. You're only in your early twenties—”

“Don't be scared.” She patted him on the shoulder with a smile. “I'm taking precautions, that's all. I won't die so soon. It's too early for that.”

“T-Then—”

“All right. Enough of that.” Francesca reassured him, “Don't be so anxious. I'm merely telling you these things because I believe you would live longer than I do, considering how healthy and carefree you are. You need not be overly anxious.”

Anthony didn't dare to ask any more questions, but he was still anxious.

Ever since Ms. Layla and Mr. Lincoln died, she's become my only family left in this world. I can't imagine what I would do without her...

worries, the days that followed were

kept living in seclusion on Mount Phoenix. Everything seemed to be peaceful. Francesca was in good health, and the children

day, when a group of strange people came to the foot of the mountain, seemingly coming for Francesca

had made sufficient preparations,

way, Anthony asked in confusion, “How

his cousin Charlotte had recently appeared in quite a lot of news, he had kept a low profile during this time. Nothing seemingly happened, and there was no negative news about him

would anyone want to track me down? I

her phone. The caller was Sean, and he sounded very anxious. “Are you all right, Ms. Felch?”

probed, “Did something happen

be implicated,” Sean replied. “I'm glad

immediately interrupted him. “It's better if you don't

that you and

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