Ch. 292: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life chapter 292

Chapter 292

Hearing this, Norah immediately thought something was wrong again. Her concern deepened as she asked, "Uncomfortable? Where exactly?"

Her wide, anxious eyes locked on Kevin.

Looking at her face, Kevin’s gaze darkened, and he replied in a low, hoarse voice, “Everywhere. My whole body feels uncomfortable.”

Norah hurried to check on him, fearing the worst. It wasn’t until she felt his warm body and noticed the faint change in his breathing that the realization hit her.

Her face turned crimson as she quickly pulled away, annoyed. “At a time like this, you're still thinking about that? Can’t you control yourself?”

Kevin sighed helplessly. “It’s an instinctive reaction. How do you expect me to control it?”

Norah’s embarrassment deepened. “You’re always thinking about these things!”

Kevin’s intense eyes met hers. “If I didn’t, there’d be something wrong with me. Being this close to you and not reacting? That would make me a lost cause.”

Her cheeks burned as she tried to avoid his piercing stare.

“Just sleep,” Kevin finally said, pulling her close into his arms. Despite his obvious discomfort, he suppressed his desires. “It’s fine. I’ll manage.”

Norah, still tense, turned away from him. She lay with her back pressed against him, unsure of what might happen. The thought of being forced flickered through her mind but was quickly dismissed. Throughout their marriage, Kevin had always respected her boundaries; he wouldn’t start now.

Still, Kevin’s body remained rigid, and she could sense the changes in him. She dared not move, fearing she’d worsen his discomfort.

Eventually, Norah fell asleep. Her pregnancy made her naturally tired, but her recent nightmares had stolen her rest. In Kevin’s arms, however, her mind quieted, and no nightmares came.

Kevin watched her peaceful, sleeping face and felt a sense of relief. As long as she was beside him, everything else seemed bearable. A small smile played on his lips as he gently brushed the stray hairs from her face, ensuring she was as comfortable as possible.

Just then, Levi entered the room.

“Captain...” Levi started but quickly quieted when Kevin placed a finger to his lips, signaling him to stay silent.

Seeing Norah asleep, Levi nodded and tiptoed out of the room. Kevin lingered a moment longer, his gaze softening as he looked at Norah. Carefully, he adjusted her pillow and slipped out of bed without waking her.

At the door of the ward, Kevin clutched his chest as he approached Levi. Concerned, Levi said, “Captain Edwards, you should be resting. You’re still injured.”

Ignoring the comment, Kevin’s expression hardened. “Did you manage to track down the group that kidnapped Norah yesterday?”

Levi’s face fell. “I’m sorry, Captain. The roads in that area were too complicated. They know the terrain better than we do, and we lost them.”

Kevin’s jaw tightened. He’d noticed how focused the attackers were during the incident and had his suspicions. “Could they be the same group from before?”

Levi hesitated. “You mean the group from that unresolved case?”

Kevin gave a terse nod. “It’s possible.”

Levi frowned. “The leader is still in prison. Could they really orchestrate something like this from inside? Or could it be that someone else is targeting Madame?”

Kevin considered this. From what he’d observed, Norah had clearly been the target, and the attempts were becoming more frequent. “It could be a hired hit. Whoever’s behind this is determined. This isn’t the first attempt, and it won’t be the last. We need to figure out who Norah might have crossed.”

Levi’s brows knitted. “Do you think it’s personal?”

Kevin’s tone was grim. “Whoever they are, they’re willing to kill. We can’t rule out the possibility of a personal vendetta.”

Their conversation was interrupted when one of the team members approached. “Captain Edwards, the woman from yesterday is here again.”

Kevin’s gaze darkened. “Bianca?”

The team member nodded. Before Kevin could respond, Bianca appeared at the end of the hallway. She removed her sunglasses, revealing tear-filled eyes. Her face was pale, and her distress was evident.

“Kevin! Are you okay?” Bianca’s voice trembled as she rushed toward him. Tears streamed down her face, making her look both pitiful and sincere.

She reached for him, her hands shaking as she tried to inspect him. “Where are you hurt? Let me see your injuries.”

Kevin stepped back, blocking her hands. His tone was cold. “You were here yesterday?”

Bianca’s expression faltered. She seemed nervous but quickly composed herself. “I was worried about you. I’ve been panicking ever since you left. When I heard you were injured, I couldn’t stay away. I didn’t sleep at all last night, Kevin. I was too worried.”

Kevin’s sharp eyes remained fixed on her. “Did you have anything to do with this?”

Bianca’s face went pale. “What? Kevin, how could you even think that? I would never hurt you! I risked my life for you once. How can you accuse me of something like this?”

Her voice broke, and she began sobbing uncontrollably.

Kevin’s tone didn’t soften. “I’m not talking about me. I’m talking about Norah. Someone’s targeting her.”

Bianca’s tears slowed as she processed his words. “Kevin, I would never hurt Norah. I swear! How can you doubt me like this?”

Kevin’s patience wore thin. He didn’t want her causing a scene, especially with Norah still resting inside. “Enough. I’ll handle it. For your sake and your public image, I suggest you leave before anyone notices you here.”

Bianca’s eyes filled with hurt, but she bit her lip and nodded. As she turned to leave, she glanced into the ward and saw Norah still asleep on the bed. Her expression shifted, but she said nothing as she walked away.