Pawpaw Clark smiled at Anna. “It’s okay. I’ll walk slowly.”
“No can do. I’ll help you down,” Anna insisted.
“You…” Pawpaw Clark looked like he was resigned to it and let Anna help him down. When he was securely seated on the couch, he said, “Don’t get anxious, Luna. George will definitely contact you once he’s done with his engagement.”
“I hope.” Luna forced a smile.
There was a flash of darkness in Pawpaw Clark’s eyes.
Hah, it was too bad that George and Oliver Wright would never come back. It would be Luna, Anna, Susie, and the rest after this… Other than Serenity, no Wrights would live.
“It’ll be morning too in the States later. The TV will broadcast the interaction and collision between the Wolf Squad and the Thunder Squad live then. Dad and Oliver will appear for sure,” said Anna.
“Mm.” Luna nodded.
On the island, the sky was only darkening as night crept in.
With the sedative losing its effect, Susan and Serenity woke up almost at the same time. When he saw Susan opening her eyes, Julian went over. “Susie, you’re awake.”
There was a sense of confusion flashing in Susan’s eyes as she looked at him.
Julian? Why was Julian here? Was she dreaming?
Susan rubbed her eyes harshly but the man did not disappear from her sight.
“Susie, it’s me.” Julian gripped her hand.
“Julian, have you rescued me?” Susan sat up abruptly. She could not help the shock that flashed in her eyes when she checked her surroundings. No, she was still in the room. She had not left the island.
Then, why was Julian here…
Susan kept her eyes on Julian. Disbelief coloring them. “Julian, you… did you…”
Avoiding her gaze, he replied grimly, “Susie, don’t worry. We can leave this place after three days.”
This was the least of Susan’s concern. She suddenly grabbed Julian’s hand forcefully. With the panic coursing through her, she was shaking. “Julian, tell me what time is it now? Has a long time passed? You… you didn’t do that, right?”
“Julian, where’s dad and Oliver?” Serenity asked directly.
Pressing his lips together, Julian said nothing.
Joseph’s voice drifted in from the door then.
“George and Oliver Wright have of course been sent to hell.” Joseph’s gaze was disquieting with a tinge of anticipation hidden in it.
Susan looked at Julian at once. “Julian! What is he saying? Tell me he’s lying – he’s lying, right?”
“Susie, don’t think about it. Just remember that I’ll take you away from here safely,” Julian answered in a low tone.
Susan slapped his hand away. “Julian Shaw, tell me the truth. Where’s Dad? Where’s Oliver? How are they now? Did you kill them? Are you crazy!”
“I don’t believe it!” Serenity gritted her teeth. “Joseph, don’t try to trick us.”
Susan had not spent a long time with George and Oliver and she did not have the sharp instinct that Serenity did. When she saw the corpses, she felt like she was going crazy.
“Impossible – this is impossible!” She staggered back.
The bodies laid there were obviously George and Oliver’s. Susan’s eyes reddened instantly.
She had not reunited with the Wrights for long but their unadulterated concern had long warmed her heart. Her father and brother who were just smiling at her previously were now two cold and stiff corpses.
There was a pang in Susan’s heart. Dizzy, she fell backward.
Julian went up to catch her frantically. “Susie…”
“Julian Shaw, is it you?” Susan pushed him away, her voice becoming shrill.
Julian did not answer her.
Charging toward him, Susan bit down on his shoulder. Despite the pain, the man dared not make a sound. Susan was deep in her resentment as she made a bleeding mark on Julian’s shoulder.
“Julian, have I told you that if they die, I won’t have the face to stay alive?” Susan forced the grief within her down.
“Susie! I’m…” Julian hurried to explain.
“Julian Shaw, you killed my dad and Oliver. I want you to repay me with your life!” Serenity rushed toward him holding a knife, frenzied, as she stabbed the blade into him.
Julian was not even aware of it as he was looking at Susan. The latter widened her eyes but she instinctively put herself in front of the man.
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