Chapter 1718

On the 30th day, the last night, Taya stood outside the castle, staring at the time on her watch. When the hands pointed to 00:00, there was still no sign of the black car that Griffon had

left in on the road to Blue Bay Island…

Her anxious heart sank suddenly, and her feet seemed to

have a mind of their own as she walked towards the end

of the darkness. She wanted to see if there were any cars

coming up from the bottom of the mountain, but Peter blocked her path.

“Ma’am, danger!”

“Griffon reminded him to always stick close to Taya, no matter

where or when. He must never leave her side, especially during this time. Peter will keep his distance while they are in

the castle, but at all other times, he will be right by her side.”

“He didn’t come back on time, so how could I possibly care

about any danger?”

Taya pushed away Peter’s hand and ran down the mountain. without a care, feeling certain that if she just kept running, she would eventually find Griffon.

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But she ran all the way to the end where the mountain road

meets the highway, and still didn’t see Griffon‘ car.

She stood there, dazed, with a pair of empty, lifeless eyes, staring at the passing cars…

She didn’t even have a way to contact him, let alone know

where he went. How was she supposed to find him?

following her all along, was also

furrowed his brow, staring

the sky began to drizzle again. Summer had passed and the rainy autumn

The rain wasn’t heavy, just a light pitter–patter that fell onto the long, loose hair behind them, giving it a chilly misty

at the rain pouring down from the

He wanted to persuade her to go back, but he knew it would be useless. So he decisively took off

pouring rain, please use my clothes to

yourself.”

like an abandoned puppet, devoid

signs of life.

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that she had no reaction, hesitated for a

unfolded

forgive me.”

lifted his suit jacket and covered it over her head,

from the wind and rain.

not

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time, Taya suddenly asked this question.

couldn’t tell Taya.

way, Mr. Greyson will definitely come

reassured.

to leave, Peter asked him why

so that he could

to protect him.

insisted that instead of protecting him,

because she

Taya

own life for his boss. He silently stood by her side, shielding her from harm and

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murmured softly, not sure if she was asking Peter or herself. All she knew was that she felt completely drained.”

her arms tightly and slowly

hoping that one of them would be Griffon’s, but his car

heart grew more

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