Chapter 399

Chapter 399

Chapter 399



"Mr. Wagner, we're running out of time!" the flight attendant warned on the plane.

I was well aware that even private planes had schedules to adhere to, and making a phone call now would only delay us further.

"Forget it," I sighed, settling into my seat.

"Just a minute," Conrad interjected.

His remark was directed at the flight attendant, and with that, he handed me his smartphone.

I was taken aback by his willingness to let me make the call. Technically, he could have used this as an excuse to refuse, both personally and professionally.

I looked at him, puzzled. I couldn't help but notice that since his return from his mysterious disappearance, he seemed... different.

in confusion, Conrad offered

the smartphone back to the flight

glanced at him, seeking his approval. After all, he was

withdrew his gaze

relayed Conrad's instructions through the intercom, and the plane gradually ascended

moment, Conrad's

Ernest had noticed my absence after his shower and had decided to

was indeed Ernest calling, but I ended the call myself and switched the device to

offered me a blanket and asked if I'd like

I replied, feeling Conrad's eyes on me again as I turned to gaze out the window.

and I didn't exchange a

ask him about the sudden illness that had befallen

were anxiously waiting outside the emergency room. Seeing me, Jacqueline burst into tears her facade of strength

completely.

in such despair, which only highlighted the severity of

am I going to do?" Jacqueline clung to me, her voice

I felt was fear, incessantly wondering, what am I going to do now? "Jacqueline, it's

continued to sob helplessly, her fear and sorrow

and Herschel had reached the point of familiarity breeds contempt, but now,

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