Chapter 756:

Meanwhile, Freya hesitated, her finger hovering over her phone. Gerard’s message had caught her off guard. Just as she was about to reply, another message popped up, diverting her thoughts.

“By the way, Mr. Shaw mentioned he left something at Dr. Hayes’ place and asked if I could take him there. Can you tell me his address?” Without missing a beat, Freya texted back the directions.

She considered asking Kristian to postpone the visit until tomorrow, after her workday ended, but a sudden realization struck her. This could be a golden opportunity for Gerard and Kristian to reconnect. Maybe it would spark a memory or two. After all, Gerard had once been an integral part of Kristian’s life.

After securing the address, Kristian ordered Gerard to drive him to Lawrence’s facility. For Freya’s sake, he had to uncover how the injury had happened.

As they departed, a storm of anxiety brewed within Gerard. He was teetering on the edge, torn between confession and silence.

Revealing the truth to Freya was risky; Kristian’s unpredictable nature could lead to unforeseen consequences.

Yet, remaining silent felt like a betrayal, especially given Kristian’s fragile mental state.

What was he supposed to do? He needed a way

with impatience as he observed Gerard’s sluggish pace. “What’s taking you so long?” he demanded,

above

thought crossed his mind—maybe he could leave a clue behind for Freya to stumble upon

might want had already been swept

new on

This wasn’t some mystery novel where every speck of dust held a clue—normal

up in his swirling thoughts, Gerard’s eyes accidentally flicked toward the corner—and there, tucked near the ceiling, was a security

chest. Thinking quickly, he casually turned his back to the camera and, with a subtle flick of his fingers, formed an “X” shape behind him, silently praying

the silence,

and turned to face Kristian, masking any hint of his internal panic. “Nothing. Let’s go,” he said

studied him for a moment, his expression

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