Returning from the Dead: His Secret Lover

If she was telling the truth, Devin wouldn’t get mad at her.

Though the plan was of utmost importance, it was equally important for them to save the hostage’s life. After all, their goal was to protect the people’s lives and property.

Devin stared at her for some time and decided not to say anything.

“Get some rest. I’m glad you’re fine. I need to return to the military base now,” he said and stood up.

Kira panicked and grabbed his arm without warning.

“Devin, can you keep me company here? I’ve just regained consciousness and can’t move around. I’m afraid as it’s too dark here.”

She looked out of the window, tears glistening in her eyes. Her face was pale, as though she hadn’t recovered from the shock. She held onto Devin’s arm tightly, refusing to let go.

The helpless expression of a damsel in distress was usually catnip for a man’s protective instincts.

Alas, Devin took one look at her and frowned before retracting his arm.

Kira was dumbfounded by his response.

“Stop it. I’m here to work, not to fool around!” he declared sternly.

In a split second, his expression turned grim and annoyed.

Kira shuddered. She dared not utter a single word.

She was fearless, but the only thing that would scare her witless was her cousin’s rage.

Devin made his

not long after and

later, at the

back. I’ve investigated Ms. Woods’ story. She had been in the smugglers’ hands for a few days, but they claimed not to know who

scowling as he listened to Henrick’s report. “If they don’t know who she is, how

me to finish. They don’t know who Shanae is, as they had always contacted someone known

whipped out

glanced at the photo. Indeed, the woman wearing shades standing next to a

His expression immediately soured.

death wish! Where is she? Have you found

Woods family just found out about this, and Old Mr.

report stunned and shocked everyone

was no reason for her to end up with a

her as a candidate for his granddaughter-in-law. Thus,

fury as he commanded, “Relay my orders.

cousin clear of suspicion now? She didn’t lie, for it was Shanae who did

buy his cousin’s explanation. As an experienced commander, there was no way he’d believe her explanation without solid

was sending Kira to the hospital, he

crossed his mind that Kira

for the time being. We’ll talk about it after she recovers

brows, Devin made up his

his doubt was dispelled. Now, their

Henrick nodded and left.

formed by elites from various countries came up with a new plan to capture the criminals who had escaped. In the end, they decided