Chapter 219
“What happened? You seem completely out of it.”
A moment ago, Glenn had only seen her from behind. Now, facing her, he realized just how hard she’d fallen.
Blood was seeping from a scrape on her chin.
Her palms and knees were scraped raw as well.
Yet she hadn’t uttered a word of pain–not then, and not now. She looked as if nothing had happened.
“I’m fine,” Evangeline said, though her voice trembled.
For some reason, as soon as she saw Glenn, all the worry, fear, and panic she’d been holding onto suddenly became real–heavy enough to overwhelm her.
Her nose stung, and before she could stop herself, tears began streaming down her
cheeks.
Feeling the warm wetness on her face, she tried to casually wipe it away.
Glenn reached into his pocket and handed her a tissue.
She took it, but the tears came harder, as if a dam had broken, and her whole body
started to shake.
Glenn said nothing, quietly waiting for her to calm down.
It was obvious something was wrong.
Was it because of the Fawkes family?
No, that didn’t add up.
He’d just parted ways with Flora, and she’d promised not to cause any more trouble for Evangeline.
Clyde and Helena were upset about the shares, but the decision had come from the matriarch herself. As elders, they wouldn’t risk their reputations by confronting Evangeline directly.
Was it because of Soren?
That seemed unlikely too.
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Glenn didn’t know Soren well, but he knew enough; if Soren had a problem with the inheritance, he wouldn’t have waited this long to act.
Glenn glanced in the direction Evangeline had come from, noticing a payphone not far
away.
“Tessa might be in trouble.” Just as he was piecing things together, Evangeline
choked out the words, her voice hoarse.
Glenn went rigid. “How do you know?”
Evangeline recounted the phone call she’d just received, and explained how she’d been secretly tracking Theresa’s whereabouts for years.
Glenn clenched his fists.
He knew the story behind that earring, too. The Carlisles had told him last night they’d found it, and he’d already braced himself for the worst.
But back then, there had still been hope.
Now, hearing Evangeline’s account, it sounded like Theresa was in real danger–maybe even gone for good.
His heart pounded painfully in his chest.
Forcing himself to steady his breathing, Glenn focused on Evangeline–her wounds, her trembling. Gently, he pulled her into his arms and patted her back. “It’s going to be alright.”
“The Carlisles sent out a search team as soon as they got the news. They’ve been sweeping the nearby coastline all night, but so far, nothing’s turned up.”
“No news is good news.”
Evangeline knew he was right.
Any news–good or bad–would mean something awful either way.
Theresa had run away because she hated the Carlisles, the Lockridges, and the whole of Serenity City.
Victor was insane; he’d never stopped searching for her all these years.
If the Carlisles had a chance to make peace with the Lockridges, they’d never give up trying to push Theresa into marrying Victor.
Even if Theresa came back, it would just be the same nightmare all over again.
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“I’m going to take a business trip tomorrow to the last place Theresa was seen. If she’s safe, she’ll come out when she sees me. If something’s happened to her…” Glenn’s voice cracked. “I’ll bring her home and make sure her last wish is fulfilled.”
“I’m coming with you,” Evangeline said.
“No, you’re staying here,” Glenn replied firmly. “UME still needs you. And as long as you’re in Serenity City, Victor won’t dare touch you.”
He would have to search for Theresa in secret, and he couldn’t risk bringing too many people. If they crossed paths with Victor, Glenn couldn’t guarantee her safety.
Victor had never forgiven Evangeline for helping Theresa escape Serenity City. If she left the city limits, there was no telling what that madman might do.
Glenn’s tone softened, but his eyes were serious. “Evangeline, Tessa is already in danger. I don’t want you getting caught up in it too.”
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