Thomas could not care less if Isaac could actually help him just then, and he told Isaac everything."They have my son Michael," Thomas explained. "My wife and I were forced to work for them, and they'll find the bodies soon. I need to go back and save my wife, so you contact your family and ask them to save you."Thomas was quite sharp too—worried that Isaac could not see and tap on the right numbers, he redialed the number Isaac called the last time."Be safe," he said and left with the gun.As soon as he was gone, Irene was calling out urgently from the other end, "Isaac? Isaac?"Isaac raised the phone to his ear and spoke with composure, "Calm down and listen to me, Irene. Ask James to track the location of this phone before coming. Don't come alone—things might get dangerous around here, so be very prepared.""There's no need to worry, though. I'm fine," he added to assure Irene.-Irene grabbed Stan, who was sitting right next to her, and relayed Isaac's message."Hurry!

"Sh*t!" Stan cursed. "Let's get out of the car!"Their jeep was too conspicuous here, and they might be in trouble if they were noticed.As such, they alighted, and they quietly and slowly moved onward through the bushes.They did not make a sound in fear that there were others nearby. Irene grabbed Zachary's arm and asked softly, "The gunshots sounded very close. Do you think Isaac's alright?"Zachary patted the back of her hand. "Don't worry—we're already here. We'll be able to find him soon."Even so, Irene could not help worrying and had to repress her unease.However, the mountains were quiet after those gunshots, and it felt like there was no one else there at all.Stan got up and checked their surroundings, but there were only trees and more trees, with no one to be found.If they crouched, they would never be seen under the tall grass. Finding anyone here would be too difficult, and this was hardly the best way."I'll go alone, while you two maintain a distance fro

Irene panicked.Fearing that Isaac was shot, she checked the back of his neck.Frowning slightly, he said, "I'm fine."Irene also noticed where he was bleeding from soon enough—the sharp end of a triangular glass shrapnel was digging into his flesh. He must have been hit by the glass when the rear windshield shattered, and it hurt to look at.As a doctor, Irene had seen all sorts of injuries and sickness, and she could handle it with composure.However, she was not that calm when it was a person she cared about.While her heart ached for him and was stricken by worry, Isaac quietly assured her, "It won't kill me. Don't worry."Irene said nothing but firmly wiped away her tears—she knew very well that this was not the time to be emotional.She took a deep breath and looked around inside the jeep.There was nothing that could be used, but if she did not remove the shrapnel, it would hurt a lot. It might even cut further into Isaac's flesh since they were in a jeep.She hesi

Irene said solemnly, "Yes, I missed you so much."Leaning gently over Isaac's chest, she asked. "What about you? Did you miss me?""Every waking moment," he replied.Irene smiled and reared her head to kiss his Adams's apple and his chest, while her soft hands slid down his abdomen to undo his belt.Isaac stiffened, probably because she was being too flirtatious. "Irene…" His voice was deep and hoarse."Yeah?" Irene replied mildly."I can't stop myself if you keep doing this," he said. Irene smiled. "I know."She certainly would not want to mess around, not while he was hurt!"Let's get you bathed," she said.However, Isaac felt uncomfortable because he felt like he was stripped naked in public, to be gawked at."I can do this myself," he said.Irene refused right then. "No, your neck is hurt and shouldn't get wet. Moreover, you can't see, so I have to be here to help."Isaac could say nothing to that, and he heard the bathroom door close while the tap was turned on, wi

"Okay."Irene nodded—she would do her best to go with the plan.Still, Zachary was considerably relieved to know that their allies were outside. At the very least, they might escape this yet.Rat-tat-tat-tat-tat…They could not tell whose side one particular gunman was on, but they were shooting as if bullets cost nothing. Still, they thought it might be the enemy since James would not have been able to gather so much firepower in an instant. However, Zachary felt worried again at the thought of James and his men being outgunned and that James might be beaten.They would not have any way to escape!This was the first time he was so close to a firefight, and this was supposed to be an era of peace!Still, even if there was order in Zidonia, they were now abroad!Nonetheless, it was obvious that the gang were retreating, to the alley on the edge of the street. And once the gang was forced there, Stan drove up to the restaurant. Zachary dashed outside to open the door, while