Chapter 1498

Lily felt her mind go blank. "W-What happened?"

’I can't explain it over the phone," Alexander quickly answered, "Don't tell Olivia about this yet. I'm still getting someone to check on his whereabouts. You have to take good care of yourself and the children. I've sent a few more men over to protect you. You must be attentive and try to go out as little as possible. Avoid public places."

He seemed to hold his breath as he spoke. He gasped for air once he finished. It was heartbreaking to hear.

"Alex, what's wrong with you? What happened?" Lily could not hold back her tears anymore and began to sob.

"Don't cry!" He tried to comfort her. "You're the strongest person I know. I'm fine. Don't cry! As long as you take care of yourself, I'd feel much better. I'll be back soon. Don't be scared!"

me what's going on." Then a thought about Burnwken flashed across her mind. "Did you catch the plague?"

speak but would occasionally cough uncontrollably. That was enough for Lily to know. She felt

infected. No wonder he did not come home straight away, nor did he want to meet her. He must be afraid of infecting her and

moment, Lily finally understood everything. With a nod, she said, "I understand. Tell me where you are,

"Lily..."

as well! I've studied medicine and am well-versed with medicinal

knew the only way he would not worry was through her calmness. That way,

more days. I need to settle down first since I just arrived not too long ago. I'll call

Lily bargained but wished she could go right

he would refuse decisively and not let her go. Ultimately, she could only bargain for a shorter time frame. After all, she was anxious and could not wait

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