Ch. 360: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 360

Chapter 360

Kevin couldn't take any risks. Even if it meant betting with Bianca’s life, he feared the gamble might fail.

Hearing Kevin's words, Norah felt a pang of sadness.

The prolonged cold war between them had forced her to face everything on her own, and it was exhausting. She had always put up a brave front, pretending to be strong, but love had a way of breaking down even the toughest walls. Hearing Kevin admit the truth broke something inside her. Her eyes reddened, and tears streamed down uncontrollably.

The weight of her pain and sadness came crashing down like a waterfall.

Kevin noticed her trembling shoulders and immediately pulled her into his arms.

"I'm sorry," he murmured softly, his voice filled with guilt. "I’ve made you suffer."

He knew exactly how hard it had been for her. Pregnant and left to handle everything alone—he had given her more pain than she deserved.

He felt remorseful, but his choice had been clear. No matter the cost, he had to protect her life.

Love, he thought, could be repaid. But life? Life was irreplaceable.

Norah, still sobbing in his arms, started pounding on his chest. "Why couldn’t you face it with me? Do you think it’s okay to bear everything alone? We’re supposed to be a team, Kevin! Do you even understand what it means to be husband and wife? It means we face things together. Leaving me behind doesn’t make you a hero—it makes you selfish! I won’t accept this. I can’t stand it!"

Kevin let her hit him, his eyes soft and full of love.

Even if she despised him in that moment, even if her fists were full of anger, he didn’t mind.

He held her tightly, as if she might disappear if he let go. "I know I was wrong," he said gently, "but I couldn’t let you suffer. Even if it cost me my life, I wanted you to bear as little pain as possible. Don’t you see? I’d rather have you hate me than watch you face death alone. Norah, I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure you live!"

This was his unwavering belief.

He had protected her in the only way he knew how. Seeing her suffer from the effects of the poison had broken him, and he had been desperate to find a solution.

He owed her. He owed Jace, too.

But even though Jace had willingly helped them, Kevin had been selfish. He had prioritized Norah above everyone else, and no one else’s life had mattered to him in the same way.

Norah cried out all the pain she had bottled up over the past few months. It had been building for far too long, and her emotions finally spilled over.

After some time, her sobs softened, and the storm of grief passed.

She didn’t say she forgave Kevin, but at least, for now, they had a shared goal: survival.

They climbed into the car and drove away from the chaos.

On the way, Kevin turned to her. "I need to stop by the police station. You’re pregnant—you should go home and rest."

"Can’t I go with you?" Norah asked, her voice calm but firm.

Kevin studied her for a moment before nodding. "All right, but you’ll need to stay in the lounge and rest while I handle things. Once I’m done, we’ll head home together."

Norah gave him a small smile.

"Okay."

Kevin couldn’t help but reach over and gently ruffle her hair, pulling her into his arms for a brief moment. But as he held her, his brows furrowed.

Something was wrong.

He felt his body’s abnormal reactions intensify, a wave of discomfort washing over him.

He stayed quiet, unwilling to let Norah notice.

When they arrived at the police station, Norah followed Kevin inside but stayed in the lounge, as promised. She watched through the window as Jace approached Kevin, and the two men walked off together in another direction.

Norah sighed and settled into the couch, her thoughts racing.

Out of her sight, Kevin leaned heavily against the wall, breathing hard. A persistent ringing in his ears made it difficult to focus.

Jace, walking beside him, noticed something was wrong.

Kevin had suddenly stopped, his body visibly tense.

"Didn’t you get the antidote?" Jace asked, his tone sharp and concerned.

Kevin clenched his fists, his whole body straining against the power surging within him. His voice was hoarse as he spoke.

"Don’t tell Norah…"