Chapter 963

After hanging up the phone, Gilbert turned and made his way to the couch, sinking into its cushions with a heavy sigh.

He crossed his arms, closed his eyes, and leaned back, trying to force himself into a moment of rest. He couldn't afford to fall apart now; Sherilyn and her daughter were counting on him.

...

The first light of dawn was just breaking.

Gilbert jerked awake to the vibration of his phone on the coffee table.

He leaned forward, grabbing it.

"Hello?"

It was Charles, "Mr. Gilbert, Nolan's here, downstairs. He says he's got some news about One."

"Alright, I'm coming down."

With a brief response, Gilbert hung up, grabbed his jacket from the couch, and was ready to head out when-

"I'm coming with you!"

From the direction of the bedroom, Sherilyn burst out.

"Sherilyn."

Gilbert looked at her face. Despite having sedated her to ensure she rested through the night, her complexion was still far from good.

Do you have news about Jenna, don't

arm, "Take me

"It's not certain yet."

with a heavy heart, couldn't bear to

not well; it's better if you stay here and wait for

held on to his arm, refusing to let

stay put? I'll just end up worrying even more! Or what, are you planning to knock me out whenever I get anxious?" He hadn't planned

He grasped her hand, nodding,

"Thank you!"

back inside briefly and returned with a shawl

Charles and Nolan were

slightly, "Mr. Nine, Ms. Gomez... We've located One's hideout... but Miss Jenna is with him, our people didn't dare to make a move." "Into the car,

"Yes, Mr. Nine."

hand, led her to

Charles took the lead, with

her breath, sitting up straight, her hands clasped together as if in

the Sunset Ridge Community, moving from the old town area into the city center, then the suburbs, and

This place...?

looking around in disbelief. If not for following them, she would have

phone, approached, handing it to Gilbert.

"Hmm."

nodded, taking the

"Hello."

"Nine."

Boy, you were so patient back at the Harrison family's

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