Ch. 389: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 389

Chapter 389

Kevin gazed at Norah deeply, brushing a stray lock of hair behind her ear. "Norah, you always surprise me. And every time, it makes me happy."

Hearing this, Norah finally felt relieved. She held Kevin’s hand, her cheeks flushing. "Please don’t let me down again, okay? My baby and I… we need a real home, a stable family. That’s all I want. It’s not too much to ask, and you know it, don’t you?"

Kevin’s expression darkened slightly. "You still won’t forgive me."

Norah frowned. "Why wouldn’t I forgive you? I know how much you’ve done for me. Even when things were tough, I always believed in you."

Kevin’s tone softened. "Alright. I’ll be honest with you. You were right—Bianca was locked up because of me. But she’s not around anymore, and you don’t have to worry about what happens next. I made sure she paid for everything she did to you."

He smiled slightly, as if avenging her had brought him satisfaction.

Norah, however, felt uneasy.

"What did you do?" she asked cautiously.

Kevin gently patted her head. "Nothing too extreme. She’s still alive. Don’t worry."

Even so, Norah wasn’t entirely convinced. She didn’t believe Kevin was cruel, but something about his tone unsettled her.

Just as she was lost in thought, Kevin changed the subject. "You must be bored lying here all day. I’ll have your friends come visit. And whenever I get a break, I’ll be here with you."

Norah nodded. "When can I see the baby?"

Kevin hesitated. "The doctor will decide. You have to finish your recovery first."

"Alright," Norah sighed. "I carried the baby for almost ten months; one more won’t hurt. But make sure to tell my aunt the good news."

"Hmm."

Just then, there was a knock at the door.

"Come in," Kevin called.

The door cracked open, and Karina peeked inside. Seeing them together, she hesitated. "Is this a bad time?"

"Not at all!" Norah said, surprised. "Wait… where’s your red hair?"

Karina stepped inside, her once-vibrant red hair now cut short and neatly tied back in its natural black shade.

She used to be striking—her red hair made her stand out, adding a sultry edge to her already bold personality.

Now, with dark hair and a more modest outfit, she looked more polished, more refined.

"I went back to black," Karina said with a small smile. "Not bad, right?"

Norah studied her carefully. Something was different—not just her hair, but her whole demeanor.

"Yeah, you look great," Norah admitted. "But why the sudden change?"

Karina straightened her posture, almost like a soldier standing at attention. "Because I’m not an assassin anymore. I’m a soldier now."

Norah’s eyes widened. "A soldier? I was only unconscious for a week, and everything changed! Are you okay?"

She had worried Karina might end up in prison.

Karina laughed, walking closer. "I’m fine. Actually, I have Captain Edwards to thank for my new identity. Now, I have a fresh start."

"That’s amazing!" Norah beamed. "Congratulations! This means we’ll see each other more often."

Karina’s happiness was almost overwhelming. Just days ago, she thought her life was over. Either she’d be killed or forced to keep working as someone else’s pawn. But now, she was free.

She hugged Norah tightly. "I’m lucky to have met you."

Norah was touched. "I feel the same way. We helped each other."

Kevin, watching them, smirked. "Karina’s working under me now. You wanted to learn self-defense, right? She can teach you."

"Really?" Norah’s eyes lit up. "Yes! Once I’m fully recovered, I definitely want to learn."

Kevin’s smile grew. Seeing Norah happy made him happy too. More than anything, he wanted her to be able to protect herself.

"You two can keep talking. You have plenty of time." He glanced at Norah.

"You’re leaving?" she asked.

"I still have things to take care of. Once I’m done, I’ll come back."

"Okay." She didn’t want to hold him back.

Kevin stepped out of the room, closing the door softly behind him.

Outside, a man in his fifties stood waiting. He was impeccably dressed in a tailored suit, his hair neatly combed. Behind him stood four or five strong bodyguards.

The man bowed respectfully. "Three months. That’s your deadline. I trust you’ll keep your word."

Kevin’s expression turned ice-cold. His voice was equally distant. "I know."

Satisfied with the answer, the butler gave a slight nod. "Then we’ll take our leave."

He and his men exited the hospital in a well-organized formation.

Outside, a fleet of luxury cars waited. More bodyguards stood at attention. Clearly, this wasn’t a group to be taken lightly.

Kian, who had been standing beside Kevin, looked grim. His usual calm had been replaced with concern.

"Mr. Edwards, if you leave in three months… what will happen to Madam?"

Kevin didn’t respond immediately. He glanced back at the hospital room door, where Norah’s laughter could still be heard inside.

Right now, she was happy. He wanted her to stay that way.

"Don’t tell her anything yet," Kevin said quietly. "In three months… she might not need me anymore."

Then, shifting gears, he asked, "You mentioned Steven went to the Yi Tribe. Any updates?"

"Not yet," Kian replied. "Things are unstable overseas. Mr. Lord’s disappearance doesn’t look good."

This was also one of Norah’s biggest worries.

"Dead or alive, we need confirmation."

"I’ll get on it."

Back in the hospital room, Norah grinned at Karina. "So, you’ve got a new job, a new identity. Are you thinking about officially joining the army?"

Karina flopped onto the bed with a groan. "Ugh, do I have to? The whole place smells like sweaty guys. Not sure I can handle that."

Norah laughed. "No women there?"

"I don’t know," Karina admitted. "But just thinking about dealing with Levi every day annoys me."

Norah teased, "Sounds like you two have gotten close."

"Close? Please. He’s the one who keeps bothering me!" Karina scowled. "He’s a typical meathead—insensitive, clueless. Honestly, Jace is way better. Smart, polite… guys like him are rare."

At the mention of Jace, Norah frowned. "Speaking of Jace, why didn’t he visit me? After everything that happened, I thought he’d at least check in."

She reached for her phone. "Maybe he doesn’t even know I survived. I should call him."

Karina’s expression changed instantly. She grabbed Norah’s hand before she could dial. "Don’t fight."