Ch. 368: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 368

Chapter 368

Norah didn’t want Kevin to blame himself. He had done everything he could for her.

The world was unpredictable, and she had learned to face it with a calm heart. All she hoped for now was that Kevin wouldn’t carry too much of the burden.

Hearing her voice, Kevin felt even more overwhelmed. He could save everyone, but not her.

Not wanting her to see the redness in his eyes, he hugged her tightly and kissed her forehead, seeking relief from the pain and stress.

He wished he could take her pain upon himself. Even if it meant doubling it, he was willing.

Norah was carefully placed on the hospital bed. She took Kevin’s hand, hoping to give him courage while summoning her own.

She could survive. She would survive.

Moments later, Jace arrived.

This hospital was one of Kevin’s investments, equipped with the most advanced medical technology. But Kevin knew only Jace could save Norah. He hadn’t let any doctors in, waiting instead for Jace to show up.

“How is she?” Jace asked.

Norah answered weakly, “I was sweating all over. It hurt, but I couldn’t tell where. There are also bruises on my arms.”

Jace immediately entered the sterile room, donning a fresh white coat, gloves, and a mask.

Norah lay on the bed, her face pale and drenched in sweat. Her lips were white, and there wasn’t a trace of color on her cheeks.

After his examination, Jace confirmed the poison had no known cure. The antidote they had was experimental at best.

There had been hope—belief that Calvin’s research might hold a solution, especially since he was the closest to Pharaoh. But that hope had crumbled, leaving nothing but disappointment.

Jace drew a vial of Norah’s warm blood. Even if the antidote was experimental, it might provide a glimmer of hope, however brief. They couldn’t rely on anyone else to create the cure. Jace had to do it himself.

The only viable option for now was to transfuse her with his blood.

Without hesitation, Jace reopened old wounds, letting his blood flow to stabilize Norah. Slowly, her trembling stopped, and she regained calmness.

Once finished, Jace skillfully bandaged his arm, a skill he had perfected over time.

He turned to grab a blanket for Norah, but dizziness hit him hard. Steadying himself, he glanced at the bloodied bandage on his arm and frowned slightly before tucking it out of sight.

“It should be fine now,” Jace told them. “Her life isn’t in danger.”

Relief washed over everyone in the room.

Kevin, however, knew the cost Jace had paid. Dismissing the others, he said, “I’ll take it from here.”

“Captain Edwards, shouldn’t we stay to guard Madam?”

“No need. I’ve got it covered.”

The others hesitated but eventually left.

Kevin walked over to Jace. “How are you holding up?”

Jace gave a faint smile. “I’m still standing.”

The two sat on a nearby bench.

“What can I do to help you?” Kevin asked.

Jace shook his head. “Don’t worry about me. Focus on Norah.”

Kevin hesitated before saying, “Have you considered that Norah might worry about you, too?”

Jace hadn’t. He saw Norah as his reason for living. She was his salvation. If not for her, he would have died long ago, unable to endure the torment of becoming a medicine man.

The process had been excruciating.

“Don’t tell her,” Jace said firmly.

“If you’re in danger, she’ll find out,” Kevin replied.

Jace smirked faintly, a man resigned to his fate. “I won’t die anytime soon. If I do, tell her I passed from an illness.”

Kevin frowned. If it were him, he might have been selfish enough to keep Norah’s focus entirely on himself. But Jace’s devotion to her was so pure it couldn’t be ignored.

“You don’t want her to grieve,” Kevin said, understanding his intentions.

Jace nodded. “Exactly. If she remembers, it’ll only hurt her more.”

Changing the subject, Kevin asked, “Do you have a family? Should I help you find them?”

Jace shook his head. “No need. Wherever I am, that’s home.”

He stood, hands in his pockets. “Don’t rely on others for the cure. I’ll figure it out. You just take care of Norah.”

Then, almost as an afterthought, he added, “But there’s something strange…”

“What is it?” Kevin asked.

Jace replied, “Pharaoh’s poison is deadly, but it hasn’t completely affected Norah. Her child is perfectly healthy. Even after taking my blood, the baby hasn’t been contaminated. It’s like her body is producing antibodies to protect it.”

Kevin fell silent, deep in thought. Norah’s past was full of unanswered questions.

“When you first met Norah, was she used as a test subject?” Kevin wondered.

Jace shook his head. “She wasn’t like me or Karina. She was protected, free for a time. I don’t think she was experimented on, but... I’m not sure.”

“What if she’s special?” Kevin pressed.

Jace hesitated but admitted, “It’s possible. She’s the only one who’s escaped and stayed untainted. And she’s lost her memory—too many coincidences.”

As the conversation ended, Jace stood. “As long as Norah is safe, nothing else matters. I’ll head back to the lab.”

Kevin nodded.