True Love Waits

Chapter 283 I Have To Find Him

Emmett wiped the cold sweat off his forehead with his eyes closed. He gritted his teeth and decided, "Fine, I'll have to betray Mr. Huo then." In light of the years he had worked for Carlos, his loyal nature, and Carlos' intimidating personality, it was a hard decision for him to make.

Debbie smiled and patted his shoulder. "Good boy."

Emmett waited until there was nobody around them before whispering to her, "Mr. Huo went on a mission with Wesley and Damon."

Debbie was confused. 'What mission? Carlos has been out of the army for more than five years now. Why is he on a mission all of a sudden? And Damon is a gangster. Why is he on a military mission?'

Her confusion was nothing beyond Emmett's expectation. However, he didn't intend to explain everything to her. Even though he had given in to Debbie, he didn't want to betray Carlos thoroughly. He had kept some of it unsaid as a way out. "Yeah, there was a mission, but I have no idea what it was or where they have gone."

For a moment, Debbie was quiet as she took in the news. She was furious and also found the whole thing absurd. "Under normal circumstances, I would understand if Carlos went on a military mission. But he had just been shot. Didn't the military officers know that? And his wound reopened yesterday..." Debbie flushed recalling what had happened in the ward yesterday afternoon. But she recovered soon. She continued angrily, "Is there no one else available in the army? Why did Wesley have to put Carlos, a freshly wounded man, on this task? Is this their so-called brotherhood?"

Emmett explained anxiously, "It's not like that. It was originally agreed on that all three of them would take part in the task. However, Mr. Huo was wounded later on. Both Wesley and Damon tried to talk him ou of the mission. But you know Mr. Huo. He always goes through with his decisions."

'What kind of mission is so important that Carlos would be determined to be a part of it? And Damon is concerned about it too, ' Debbie thought. Suddenly, a possibility occurred to her. A dash of gloom covered her face. "This has something to do with Megan, right?" she asked.

Emmett was surprised. 'She is so smart." "I...I don't know. Mrs. Huo, I have to go and check on Kasie."

by the arm. Her lips were trembling from anger and heartache. "Tell me the truth,"

out, it would be pointless to hold his tongue. So he told her in a hushed voice, "Yes, it's about her. Some bandits have been trying

expression on Debbie's face was heartbreaking to watch. Emmett comforted her, "Mrs. Huo, those men have been watching Megan every day because her parents had two thirds of their people wiped out. Now, they are seeking revenge. Things would only get worse if these men are not annihilated. This is not just about Megan. To protect

situation. "What baffles me is, why does Carlos have to be a hero at a time like this? He needs proper care now. And why did he keep this from me? I know martial arts; I could have gone with him and helped them. Even if I couldn't help with the fighting, I could have at least

thought that right now, a wounded Carlos was somewhere in danger, made her frantic

ordinary task. Everyone involved in the mission has been trained to use guns. But I have no experience. People like us

go find him." The wait was killing her. It felt like the minutes were creeping by at a snail's pace. Dangerous or not, she wanted

were about to get the better of her, so he said, "Mrs. Huo, I know this is hard for you, but I'm begging

Emmett and said, "Tell me where

there, bullets will come flying out of everywhere. What good is a taekwondo black belt or a world championship in a place like that? One bullet and that's it you are dead. Tomboy, make your friendship with

Debbie completely lost control over her emotions. With one hand over her mouth, she

been so good to her, but right now, despite knowing that he was in danger, she could do nothing, nothing at all,

for being so

take her back to the ward. He sat her down

hurried towards the door with a flustered face and was just in time to

her eyes sadly for a second and took a deep breath before saying, "Relax. I'm not going to find Carlos. I don't even know where he is. I need to ask