Ch. 352: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 352

Chapter 352

"It might hurt a bit as the anesthetic wears off, but hold on. You'll feel better in a couple of days," Norah reassured Karina.

Karina smiled, her voice calm. "It's fine. Pain is nothing to me. I'm just happy to see you again."

Norah sat beside her, tightly holding her hand. "You’ll see me often from now on, and I promise, your wishes will come true."

Karina nodded, her heart full. Just being cared for and feeling a hint of love was enough to satisfy her.

"I'd like some water," Karina said softly.

Norah immediately got up to pour her a glass. Karina drank it in a few quick sips, feeling the soothing effect. Her throat wasn’t as sore anymore.

"Do you want to rest?" Norah asked.

Karina shook her head. "No. If I sleep, I won’t be able to savor this quiet moment. Even lying in a hospital bed, I finally feel like a normal person."

Without Archer's control, she was free.

After brushing so close to death, she now cherished life and wanted to live it without regrets.

Noticing someone standing outside the ward, Karina frowned. "Who's out there? Why is he standing in front of our room?"

"Just a soldier," Norah replied casually. "Don’t worry about him—focus on recovering."

Karina quickly pieced it together. "I get it. Since I used to be close to Archer, it makes sense to have strict security."

Norah hesitated, concerned Karina might feel uneasy.

But Karina surprised her with a smile. "That soldier out there looks so serious—he’s almost adorable."

Norah glanced outside, following Karina’s gaze, and saw Levi standing stiffly in his military posture.

"That’s Levi," Norah explained. "He’s part of Kevin’s team."

"Wow, Kevin keeps geese like that around him?" Karina joked, laughing softly.

Norah raised an eyebrow. Though Karina found Levi amusing, if he could make her laugh, even a "goose" had its value.

But Norah had serious matters on her mind.

"Karina, do you know Bianca’s father?" Norah asked, hoping Karina might reveal what Levi wouldn’t.

Karina’s smile faded, and she looked at Norah cautiously. "Do you mean Calvin?"

"Yes. Did he have any bad blood with Archer?"

Karina thought for a moment. "Not really. They were both under Pharaoh’s command. Calvin is more into experiments, like Pharaoh, while Archer relies on brute force. But Archer’s recent rebellion threatened Calvin’s interests, which led to trouble. When Kevin raided Archer’s base, I suspect he had Calvin’s backing. Calvin won’t let a traitor like Archer off the hook, but Archer holds something over Calvin."

"What kind of leverage?" Norah pressed.

Karina hesitated. "I’m not sure. Archer never said. I only know it’s tied to Bianca. Whatever it is, it must be enough to make Calvin feel vulnerable. They’re all still afraid of Pharaoh."

"Was Pharaoh really that terrifying?" Norah asked, her tone serious.

Karina nodded firmly. "Absolutely. Pharaoh commands absolute loyalty. But he’s far away, so people think they can act behind his back. Still, no one truly escapes his grasp. I’ve never met him—he’s more like a myth. People speak of him, but no one’s seen him."

"Calvin and Kevin teamed up to take down Archer. Calvin works for Pharaoh, but Kevin...?" Norah trailed off, her thoughts racing. Then it hit her, and her face darkened. "Is Kevin trying to get close to Calvin to gain his trust?"

Karina frowned. "What are you saying?"

Norah glanced at Levi again. He stood rigidly, his face occasionally betraying unease.

Her suspicions deepened.

"Levi, did Kevin go to meet Calvin?" Norah asked abruptly.

Levi hesitated. "Captain Edwards will return soon. Don’t worry. I’ll inform you the moment he’s back."

Karina quickly added, "If Kevin really did go to see Calvin, it’s probably for the antidote. Calvin’s a skilled chemist, trained by Pharaoh. He must have his own lab."

Norah’s face tightened as she turned back to Levi. "Why didn’t you go with him? Did Kevin go alone? Isn’t that dangerous?"

Levi looked flustered. "Captain Edwards ordered us not to follow him."

Karina, despite her injuries, smirked. "He probably didn’t want this 'dumb goose' tagging along."

Levi’s face turned red with irritation. "Watch your words! Insulting an officer is a serious offense. Keep it up, and I’ll have you detained!"

Karina feigned innocence, laughing. "So fierce! Do your superiors know how you treat patients?"

"You—!" Levi sputtered, unable to hide his frustration.

"Levi," Norah interrupted, "don’t blame Karina. Even if she hadn’t said anything, I’d still have my doubts. Kevin broke up with me out of nowhere—how could I not suspect something? I just hate that he didn’t trust me enough to tell me. Does he think I can’t handle it?"

Levi attempted to defend Kevin. "Captain Edwards just didn’t want you to get hurt—"

"But his actions did hurt me," Norah snapped. "He only thought from his perspective, never mine!"

Karina chimed in, "Men always think they’re doing the right thing, but it’s the women who pay the price."

Levi shot her a glare. "Enough! You’re just stirring trouble."

Karina smirked, unbothered.

Norah turned to Levi again. "When will you make your move?"

"Not yet," Levi replied. "But we’re ready to act at the first sign of trouble."

"Then I’m coming too," Norah said decisively.

"No way—it’s too dangerous," Levi objected.

"I’ll stay in the car," she countered calmly.

Levi hesitated but eventually nodded. As long as she stayed safe, it might be manageable.

Meanwhile, Bianca sat anxiously by Kevin, who was unconscious on the sofa. "Dad, will Kevin be okay? Why hasn’t he woken up yet?"