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Feeling sorry for her, Axel walked over and pulled her into his arms. “You don’t have to hold back, Lia. Just cry if you want. I’m here.”
She leaned her forehead against Axel’s chest and hoarsely whispered, “Axel.”
“Yeah, I’m here,” Axel reassured her.
“Is Daddy also dead?” Liora’s icy voice broke Axel’s heart.
“I’m sorry, but I don’t know.” Tears welled up in Axel’s eyes.
Liora shifted her head and sounded even sadder.
“I heard what Mommy said. Uncle Neil, Uncle Kenny, and Daddy got into accidents, and it was him who did it.”
Axel softly patted Liora’s back, offering silent comfort.
Usually, Liora had the most agitated reactions, but now she didn’t even shed tears. This realization made Axel panic–he was worried that something might be wrong with her mentality.
Liora took a slow breath, closed her eyes, and fell silent.
Axel looked down at her, and his complicated feelings intensified when he saw her breathing evenly wa her eyes closed. But at that moment, all consolation would be meaningless.
After closing her eyes, Liora dozed off and started dreaming.
In her dream, Fairy and Whitey appeared again, but this time, they were very far away.
No matter how much she wanted to get close to them, they remained out of reach.
Failing to catch up, she called anxiously, “Fairy, Whitey!”
Her words made them disappear.
Afterward, she saw Kenny, drenched and startling her.
It made her widen her eyes.
She was moved and hurriedly caught up to him. “Uncle Kenny!”
Her scream made Kenny turn.
At the sight of Liora, he smirked mischievously. “Hey, Lia!”
Instantly, Liora started crying profusely. “Uncle Kenny… Oh, Uncle Kenny…
She ran to Kenny, but he pulled away when she extended her hands.
“Lia, you can’t,” Kenny stopped her with a low tone.
Liora stared at Kenny in confusion–his face was full of water.
Liora sobbed and asked, “Why can’t I hug you?”
Kenny squatted, and his gaze was level with Liora’s. “It’s because, uhm… I’m gone.”
Liora failed to comprehend Kenny’s actions and took two steps forward when he turned around.
“Uncle Kenny…”
Facing away from Liora, Kenny tightly clenched his fists and gnashed his teeth. “Goodbye, Lia. You must be good and grow up healthily.”
“Don’t go!” Liora screamed desperately, but Kenny walked away as if he hadn’t heard her.
Simultaneously, Liora tried her best to catch up to Kenny, but his speed was beyond her reach. Eventually, she fell hard to the ground, her legs weakened from running.
She lay with her stomach on the floor and cried loudly, “Uncle Kenny….I’m hurt. Come back and hug me.
Hug me…. I won’t laugh at you again. You can even play with me. Il cook for you… Sob, sob… Uncle Kenny… Come back…”
Liora’s desperate cries echoed in the ward, reaching everyone’s ears. Despite Greta shaking her endlessly.
Liora wouldn’t wake up.
Anxious, Tyler and Axel called after Liora, but their efforts proved futile.
“Uncle Kenny… Uncle Kenny…” Suddenly, Liora cried out Kenny’s name, leaving Greta and the other two children dumbfounded.
Tyler seemed to understand something as he observed Liora’s tears and painful expression. He stopped holding Liora’s hand and said in a low tone, “Stop calling after her.”
Axel and Greta looked at Tyler. He averted his gaze. “I’m sure Uncle Kenny is in Lia’s dream. Let them meet up.”
Silence enveloped Axel and Greta, Many rescue teams rushed to the scene, but Nell had yet to be found after a thorough search.
Blanca stood motionless on the spot for hours.
Yuliana looked at Blanca and asked, “Who are you to Neil?”
Bianca answered without turning around, “He is the person I like the most.”
“You’re willing to do so much because you like him?” Yuliana questioned.
Blinking, Bianca turned to Yuliana. “Do I have to say I love him before I can do this? Do you know what’s the meaning of liking someone? What kind of level is it?”
Yuliana was at a loss for words.
A detective intervened, “Just go home. We’ll keep looking. I’m afraid you’ll be exhausted if you wait here. Plus, isn’t it a good thing that we didn’t find his corpse?”
“No, I’m not leaving,” Bianca refused sternly. “I’m not going anywhere.”
“Me too.” Yuliana looked at Thomas. “Dad, just go to the hospital and be with Mom. I’m here.”
Thomas was exhausted. He stood up, and said in a downcast tone, “Okay.”
The detective couldn’t do anything with the two women, so he turned and resumed his work.
Yuliana sighed, looking at Bianca. “You’d better sit here instead of standing. I’m afraid they won’t find Neil
After that, Thomas promptly returned to his car and settled into the driver’s seat in a trance.
He pondered on the identity of the individuals and whether they belonged to Scott’s entourage.
Inexplicable terror gripped his heart, though he reassured himself that Greta, River, and the children were safe. Otherwise, the bodyguards wouldn’t be stationed at the door..
However, the perplexing aspect was why they needed to remain there, and Thomas questioned whether involving the police was necessary.
After a brief moment of contemplation, he decided to contact Noah to discuss the unfolding situation, only to discover that Noah’s phone was switched off.
Frowning, he retrieved Reuben’s contact information, which he had saved previously.
Reuben answered the call, leaving Thomas baffled, “Mr. Xander=”
Thomas cut him off. “Is Noah with you, Reuben?”
After a pause, Reuben detailed the events that transpired in Muricia.
After processing the shocking information, Thomas found it challenging to snap back to reality.
He couldn’t comprehend why Scott displayed such cruelty, seemingly targeting everyone.
Suppressing his pain and indignation, Thomas said, “Understood.”
“Why did you call me, Mr. Xander?”
Thomas explained the unsettling scene he had witnessed.
A moment of silence passed before Reuben spoke. “You can seek assistance from Mr. Price and Mr.
Jensen if you don’t mind. I need someone to manage Mr. De Marco’s company in the country. I’m currently in Muricia and unable to leave at the moment…”
“Okay, text me their contact numbers.”
“Will do,” Reuben promised.
After ending the call, Reuben swiftly fulfilled his promise, and Thomas contacted Alex.
Alex answered after a brief delay. “Hello?”
“I’m Thomas Xander, River’s uncle.”
Stunned, Alex said, “Oh, Mr. Xander. I’ve read the news. Did they find Neil?”
The mention of Neil brought forth pain for Thomas, which he managed to suppress.
“Do you have a minute to spare, Alex? Let’s meet up. I’ve got something to say to you.”
Thomas and Alex met at a cafe near the hospital 20 minutes later.
Alex almost failed to recognize Thomas upon seeing him.
Thomas had stubble and dark circles under his eyes as if he hadn’t slept for days. His hair was disheveled, and his clothes were dirty and wrinkled.
Alex looked at Thomas with a complex expression. “You should rest more, Mr. Xander.”
Thomas shook his head and replied, “I don’t have the time and energy for that. Noah has had an accident.”
After a while, Alex’s hand drooped weakly as he stared into space, failing to snap back to reality.
Excruciating pain seized his entire being.
Observing this, Thomas exhaled. “Help us, Alex.”
Alex asked, “Who’s the murderer?”
Thomas‘ pale lips trembled. “It should be Scott.”
“Scott,” Alex mocked weakly. “I knew he wasn’t that simple. Well, he’s harmed and killed so many people now!”
“We should try to rescue River and the others,” Thomas suggested, “It’s not that easy.” Alex clenched his fists angrily. “I’m going to discuss it with Lucas!”
Thomas nodded. “Please inform me if you come up with any methods.”
“Alright.” Alex walked out of the cafe. For a moment, he was in a daze, watching the traffic. He had talked to Noah on the phone two days ago, but now Noah was gone. His eyes were red, but he managed to brace himself and get into the car to call Lucas Lucas soon answered the call. “Lucas, Noah, he…”
“Ah? What’s wrong with Noah?” Lucas was dumbfounded.
“He’s dead.”
Lucas didn’t know what to say.
Half an hour later, Lucas rushed to Alex and Paige’s house. The sight that greeted him was Alex sitting on the sofa with his head in his hands.