Chapter 969:

Caden spoke earnestly. “Her symptoms suggest something serious, perhaps more severe than a tumor or cancer. She needs a thorough medical evaluation.” Alicia’s heart clenched. She remembered that Corey had traveled to Terriland months earlier seeking an organ, likely returning empty-handed. Gemma’s blood type was rare, and suitable donors were scarce and unreachable for Corey.

“Gemma is such a kind soul,” Alicia murmured. Despite Corey’s dark past, marked by violence and crime, his actions were driven by desperation to save Gemma. Gemma was his one untainted refuge.

Caden understood Alicia’s distress but could only offer so much solace. “Let’s see what fate has in store.” Alicia squeezed his hand in silent agreement.

Back at the hotel, Gemma’s breathing became labored, and she fainted from lack of oxygen.

Corey quickly set up an oxygen tank and frantically searched for medication, but the pills weren’t enough.

Gemma’s sudden health crisis had thrown Corey’s plans into disarray. A return to Xada was out of the question; she couldn’t survive the journey.

secret from Caden, and the local treatment options in Warrington were not advisable. Corey’s only option was to secure

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back in half an hour, Gemma. Hang in there, and once

body seemed to spasm as she curled up, whispering,

his hesitation, and stood up. He instructed Pierre, “Stay with Gemma at

affirmatively. “Rest assured, Mr.

drifted into unconsciousness. She hadn’t been asleep long

helplessly, noticing a silhouette standing

Corey and silently called for him. But why was he just standing there, not coming to her aid? If it had

Corey at all. It was Pierre, the bodyguard. He stood over her,

fear washed over Gemma, urging her to escape. But her survival instinct made

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