James did not want to prolong the conversation any further. He said, “Send me some money. I’m getting breakfast for Thea.”

Henry said, “I’ll Vinmo it to you.”

James left the clinic, buying some chicken noodle soup from a street vendor for Thea.

When he returned, Thea was awake.

Her face was bandaged in gauze. She lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling listlessly.

James went to her and put her breakfast down. Softly, he called, “Darling.”

Thea did not respond.

James took her hand in his. “It’s over now. It’s all over now.”

Thea turned to him slightly, sobbing softly. Her body trembled, a panicked expression on her face. “I-I’ve offended Trent Xavier. I’m a dead woman now. Go, leave me. I don’t want to get you into trouble.”

James soothed her. “It’s alright. I saw the news this morning. Trent’s dead, and your family is okay.”

“What? He’s dead?” Thea was shocked, looking at James in disbelief.

Trent Xavier was a general. How could he be dead just like that?

James said, “News r