Ch. 306: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 306

Chapter 306

“Kevin, who are you calling? Why did it take so long?” Norah asked curiously. Although she wasn’t standing right next to him, she could see him on the phone. It wasn’t a long call, but it seemed important.

Kevin slipped his phone into his pocket, reached out for her hand, and pulled her into his arms. “Just a conference call. When it’s something urgent, I can’t avoid it, but I kept it short. You’ve already been waiting too long.”

Norah smiled up at him and shook her head. “It’s fine. I’m not upset. I just noticed you were frowning and thought something might’ve been bothering you.”

She was always attentive to others, especially Kevin. As her husband, his well-being naturally mattered to her.

Kevin’s lips curved into a reassuring smile. “Nothing’s wrong. How could I be unhappy on a day like this? Today is one of the happiest days of my life!”

He leaned down and planted a kiss on her cheek.

Norah blushed, wrapping her arms around his neck. “It can get even better.”

Kevin chuckled, his hands gently supporting her waist as he rested his forehead against hers. “Oh? And what could possibly make it better?”

Norah’s face turned even redder, her gaze lowering shyly. She hesitated for a moment, her demeanor like a bashful bride.

“We’ve been married for a while now. Maybe it’s time we think about having a baby. My little aunt’s been waiting to become a grandma, after all…”

Before she could finish her thought, Levi approached with a serious expression.

“Captain Edwards!” Levi called out, addressing Kevin formally. His gaze was grave. “We’ve located something in the suburbs…”

Levi stopped mid-sentence, noticing Norah standing there. Not wanting to alarm her, he chose not to elaborate further.

Kevin caught the look in Levi’s eyes and immediately understood the gravity of the situation.

“I’ll be there shortly,” Kevin said, releasing Norah from his embrace. He turned to her, his tone softening. “I’ll be back soon.”

Norah nodded, understanding his responsibilities. “Alright. Let me know when you’re back.”

Kevin reached out, gently stroking her hair before leaving with Levi.

As she watched him walk away, Norah felt a pang of worry. She knew he carried the weight of heavy responsibilities, not just as the CEO of the Edwards family but also as a highly respected captain. Yet, she couldn’t shake the fear that his duties often put him in danger.

Later, as she prepared to head home, Norah spotted Elodie stepping out of another military vehicle. The younger girl waved excitedly. “Sister!”

A warm smile spread across Norah’s face. “Elodie.”

Without hesitation, Elodie rushed over and threw herself into Norah’s arms. “Sister, it’s been forever since I’ve seen you!”

Norah hugged her tightly. Elodie’s youthful innocence and liveliness were qualities Norah deeply admired but felt she herself lacked.

“I’ve been busy with work and haven’t had much time to visit. But why are you here?” Norah asked, curious about her sudden appearance.

Elodie clung to Norah’s arm, leaning into her affectionately. “I pestered Brother Levi to bring me along. He said you and Brother Kevin were here, so of course, I had to come see you!”

As she nestled into Norah’s embrace, Elodie frowned slightly. “Sister, you feel thinner. Have you not been eating properly?”

Norah laughed lightly. “Thinner? A few days ago, someone said I looked like I’d gained weight.”

Elodie tilted her head and examined Norah. “No, you’ve definitely lost weight. Have you not been taking care of yourself?”

“It’s nothing like that,” Norah replied. “I’ve just been a little tired lately.”

Elodie’s expression turned serious. “Well, you need to take better care of yourself.” Then, she brightened up. “I told Grandpa I’d be staying with you for the next few days. I even brought my luggage!”

Norah glanced over to see someone loading Elodie’s bags into her car.

“Alright, but only if you let Kevin cook for you,” Norah teased.

“Really?” Elodie’s eyes lit up with excitement. “Then you have to make him cook! We’ll feast like royalty!”

Back at the villa, it felt as though no time had passed since Norah’s last visit, even though it had been a while. Elodie, a self-proclaimed foodie, had already stocked up on snacks. The two of them spent the evening watching TV and enjoying their treats.

As the news came on, a report about a body discovered in the suburbs played on the screen. The details were gruesome—the victim’s internal organs had been hollowed out.

Elodie turned pale. “What kind of monster could do something like that? Who would hollow out someone’s insides?!”

Norah, already uneasy, felt a chill run down her spine. Levi’s earlier words replayed in her mind. Could Kevin have gone to the crime scene?

Her instincts told her it was connected.

“Did you hear anything about this when you and Levi were coming over?” Norah asked Elodie.

Elodie shook her head. “No. And even if they knew something, they wouldn’t talk about it in front of me.”

Born into a military family, Elodie had lived a relatively sheltered life. The horrors of the world remained distant from her reality.

Norah chose not to press further but couldn’t shake the creeping unease in her heart. The thought of someone harvesting organs made her feel cold and hollow inside.

“Sister, are you okay?” Elodie asked, concerned.

Norah forced a smile. “I’m fine. I just need to rest for a bit.”

“Let me help you upstairs,” Elodie said, immediately dropping her snacks to assist.

Norah spent the rest of the evening in her room, waiting for Kevin to return. Her unease lingered, but exhaustion eventually pulled her into a restless sleep.

She woke in the middle of the night to the sound of a car pulling into the driveway.

Kevin was home.

Norah jumped out of bed, hurriedly putting on her slippers before heading downstairs.

She saw him just as he walked in, handing his coat to a maid. His face was lined with exhaustion.

“You must be tired. Let me pour you some tea—or should I draw a bath for you?” Norah offered softly.

Kevin stopped her, his tone gentle but firm. “It’s alright. I’ll take care of it myself.”

Norah watched as he headed upstairs without another word.

She stood frozen for a moment, feeling a pang of sadness. He’d been so warm and affectionate earlier. Why did he feel so distant now? Was it her imagination?

Shaking off the thought, she followed him upstairs.

In the bedroom, she pretended to be asleep, waiting for him to come in.

When Kevin finally entered, he tossed his phone onto the bedside table. “I’m going to shower,” he said simply.

“Okay,” she replied.

As he disappeared into the bathroom, Norah’s gaze fell on his phone. Something wasn’t sitting right with her.

Unable to resist, she picked up the phone and opened his call log.

Her breath caught in her throat. The call from earlier wasn’t a conference call at all.

It was to Bianca.