Ch. 351: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 351

Chapter 351

Norah's questioning left Levi visibly flustered.

"Madam, you're overthinking," Levi replied, dodging her sharp gaze. He decided to keep things under wraps, honoring Kevin's wishes. "Captain Edwards is handling business. It's normal that you can't see him right now."

Norah pressed further. "And Bianca? Where is she?"

Levi hesitated. "I don’t know much about that."

Realizing she wasn’t going to get any answers, Norah reluctantly stopped her questioning.

"Fine. I'll stay here with Karina," she stated.

Levi’s response was hesitant. "Uh... well..."

"Is that a problem?" Norah asked, her voice firm.

Levi finally gave in. "No, it’s fine. But Karina is under strict surveillance. She can’t leave the ward without permission, and you’ll need to go through inspection whenever you come and go. That’s our protocol."

Though the procedure was impersonal, Norah understood. "Got it," she replied and entered the room.

Levi remained outside, pacing anxiously. He hadn’t received any updates from Kevin’s side, and the uncertainty was eating at him. Each passing moment felt like an eternity, yet he knew he couldn’t act prematurely.

Inside the hospital room, Norah sat at Karina’s bedside, gazing at her pale, unconscious face. Karina looked almost lifeless, her once vibrant red hair now dull and lifeless. Her lips were parched, so Norah gently moistened them with a cotton swab.

As she tended to Karina, her thoughts wandered back to that chaotic day. She recalled being in the car with Sasha, unsure of her fate. Concerned, she stepped out to ask Levi about Sasha's condition.

"Sasha sustained minor injuries. She’s recovering in the hospital," Levi informed her, then handed Norah her phone. "Oh, by the way, here’s the phone you lost that day. Thought it might keep you occupied."

Norah took the phone, relieved it was still intact despite the day’s chaos. The memories came flooding back—the shattered windows, the damaged roads, the injured and the dead. The terror of that day was still fresh in her mind.

As she replayed everything, questions began to form in her mind. "If Archer wanted me, but also wanted to capture Bianca and poison her… does that mean Bianca is connected to this? Is her father involved? And if so, how does Kevin fit into all this?"

She voiced her thoughts aloud, causing Levi to stiffen. Each question brought her closer to the truth, and Levi felt increasingly uneasy.

"Madam, I really don’t know. Please stop asking me," Levi said, avoiding her gaze.

Norah scrutinized him, noticing the unease in his eyes. It confirmed her suspicions—they were deliberately keeping her in the dark.

She recalled the earlier incident when they had hidden the truth about her being poisoned. It was likely the same reason now. Kevin was probably trying to get the antidote for her.

But Archer? He wasn’t the key to the antidote. That much she knew. The poison might have come from someone else, and the antidote was surely not in Archer’s possession.

Her thoughts shifted to Bianca’s father. Who was he, and what role did he play in all this?

Norah looked back at Karina, unconscious in the hospital bed. Perhaps Karina knew the answers.

Sitting down, she turned on her phone and scrolled through the news. The road bombing had already made headlines. Though officials confirmed an anti-bandit operation was underway, no details were provided. Quinn had mentioned that specifics would only be revealed after the operation was fully concluded, which meant the worst might not be over.

If the operation was ongoing, was Kevin still on a mission?

Norah’s heart sank at the thought. She knew this wasn’t just a simple case—it was far more complicated.

Levi brought her dinner, interrupting her thoughts.

"Madam, you’ve been here all day. You should eat something," Levi said, carefully unpacking the meal and setting it up for her.

Norah glanced at him, her mind still racing. "Don’t you find it odd?"

Levi paused, unsure of her meaning. "Odd? About what?"

"Here’s what’s strange," Norah began, her tone sharp. "I’m divorced from Kevin, yet you still call me 'Madam.' Why is that? Do you think Kevin and I can really continue our relationship? What gives you that confidence—Kevin himself?"

Levi froze, unsure how to respond.

"And Archer is in custody, but the operation isn’t over. So Kevin must still be on a mission, right?" she continued, her piercing questions leaving Levi flustered.

He stammered, "Madam... no, Ms. White. The food is here. Please eat."

Levi hurriedly stepped away, eager to escape her relentless questioning.

"Stop!" Norah called after him.

Levi reluctantly turned back, feeling cornered.

"Why are you so nervous?" Norah asked. "Your reaction only confirms that I’m right. You’re hiding something. No—Kevin doesn’t want you to tell me."

Levi sighed, his frustration evident. "Ms. White, I really don’t know anything. I’m just following orders."

Realizing she wouldn’t get anything more from him, Norah let him go. Levi practically bolted out of the room, choosing to stand guard outside rather than face her again.

Later that evening, Karina finally stirred.

Her fingers twitched slightly, drawing Norah’s attention.

"Karina," Norah called softly, leaning closer.

Karina’s eyelids fluttered open, her gaze unfocused. She looked at Norah, her voice weak and strained. "Where… where am I? Am I… not dead?"

"Of course, you’re not dead," Norah reassured her, stroking her face gently. "You’re alive, Karina. You’re alive."

Karina’s lips curled into a faint smile. "It feels… warm. Not cold anymore. Just… a little painful…"

Tears welled in Norah’s eyes as she held Karina’s hand, her heart aching for the woman who had endured so much.