Ch. 394: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 394

Chapter 394

Norah’s gaze followed the movement outside.

“Someone’s coming.”

Karina walked over and opened the door.

It was Kian.

Norah had expected Kevin, and her expression shifted. But it was just Kian.

She glanced past him. No one else.

Kian entered, holding a folder, his demeanor serious. Norah frowned in confusion.

“Ma’am.” Kian nodded warmly.

Norah, setting aside her uneasy thoughts, sat up and asked coolly, “What are you doing here? Where’s Kevin? Did he send you? What’s this about?”

Her tone carried a trace of impatience. Kian understood—there was still tension between her and Kevin, and it wouldn’t be mended overnight.

He pulled out a document from the folder. “Mr. Edwards sent me. He needs you to sign this.”

Norah let out a sharp laugh. “Sign what? The divorce agreement is already done. What else is there?”

She didn’t understand.

Technically, they were still married—Kevin had pointed out they had signed the divorce papers but never finalized it legally.

Even so, what else could possibly need her signature?

“It’s a property and equity transfer.” Kian handed her the document.

Norah froze, thinking she had misheard.

She lifted her gaze to Kian, then down at the stack of papers.

There were several documents.

A quick glance was enough to tell her—everything under Kevin’s name was being transferred to her.

She was completely baffled.

During the divorce, she had only received a villa and a sum of money.

Now, Kevin was giving her everything.

Was he leaving with nothing?

This wasn’t like him at all.

A strange unease settled in her chest.

She flipped through the pages, scanning the dense text. The more she read, the more absurd it seemed.

She looked back at Kian. “What is he doing? Why is he giving me everything? What about him?”

Kian replied calmly, “This is Mr. Edwards’ decision. He wanted to compensate you.”

Norah’s expression darkened. “Compensate me? He thinks handing over everything makes up for it? Will that bring my child back? Where is he? Let him come talk to me!”

She couldn’t make sense of it.

Something about this felt off.

It was as if he was letting go of everything—as if he was saying goodbye.

Kian added, “Even if you refuse to sign, it’s already been notarized. The transfer is legally binding. Everything he owns now belongs to you.”

Norah’s brows furrowed. “And where is he?”

Kian remained silent.

Norah’s patience snapped. “Did he ask me before doing this? Does he think I’d be impressed?”

“Mr. Edwards didn’t mean it that way.” Kian had expected this conversation to go smoothly, but Norah’s reaction caught him off guard.

She demanded again, “Where is he?”

Kian hesitated. “I don’t know exactly.”

“You don’t know?” Norah’s voice sharpened. “Are you kidding me?”

Kian said nothing.

Frustrated, Norah shut the folder and tossed it back at him. “Then take it back. I don’t want anything from him. If he really felt guilty, he wouldn’t just throw money at me—he’d figure out how to be a better husband, a better father.”

Kian remained composed. “I can take the document, but it won’t change anything. It’s already done.”

Norah’s frown deepened. “So why isn’t he here to explain this himself?”

Silence.

She had asked the same question three times. Still no answer.

Her chest tightened. “If you won’t tell me, do you think I won’t figure it out?”

Karina, standing quietly nearby, knew this couldn’t be kept from Norah forever.

She would find out sooner or later.

And sooner was better than leaving her to spiral in confusion.

“Captain Edwards left,” Karina said at last.

Norah turned to her, noting the serious expression on her face. “Where did he go?”

Karina hesitated. Then: “He went to the Yi Tribe.”

Norah’s heart lurched. “What? Why? Is he trying to get the antidote?”

Karina shook her head. “No.”

Seeing Norah’s bewilderment, she continued, “Norah, haven’t you noticed? Your body’s stronger. You’ve been feeling better, haven’t you?”

Norah stiffened.

She had felt different. But she hadn’t thought much of it. The antidote had been ineffective for so long, she never considered that it might’ve worked after all.

She looked down at her arms—no bruises.

Her body was recovering.

The doctors had said she wouldn’t survive after childbirth.

But she had.

There was only one explanation—her poison had been cured.

“My poison…” Norah whispered. “It’s gone?”

Karina nodded.

Norah’s voice was unsteady. “Was it the antidote Jace made?”

“No.” Karina pursed her lips. “Kevin found the cure.”

Norah’s mind went blank.

Kevin had saved her.

But he couldn’t save their child.

It felt like the universe’s cruelest joke.

Silence fell between them, but beneath it, grief churned in Norah’s chest.

Karina’s voice was heavy. “Captain Edwards did everything to get the antidote. Now he’s gone to the Yi Tribe, and no one knows what will happen.”

Norah lowered her head, her lashes trembling. Her voice was eerily calm. “You’re telling me he might die there, aren’t you?”

Karina didn’t respond.

Norah’s nails dug into her palms. “Why? Why would he go? Does it have to be him?”

She couldn’t understand if rejoining the army had been for the best or the worst.

Karina answered quietly, “Maybe he’s trying to bring Steven back.”

Norah’s breath hitched.

“You owe Steven a life,” Karina continued. “Kevin wants to repay it for you. It’s what he can do.”

Norah felt sick.

Her mind replayed the cruelest things she had ever said to Kevin.

Every accusation. Every word that cut him deep.

He had heard it all.

Yes, she had blamed him for their child’s death.

But losing their child hadn’t been entirely his fault.

She had just needed somewhere to direct her anger—and Kevin had been her easiest target.

Tears burned in her eyes.

“I owe Steven. Why is he the one paying for it?” she whispered, her voice raw. “Why does he always make decisions for me?”

Her fists clenched. “How long has he been gone?”

Karina hesitated. “A few days.”

Norah’s throat tightened. “Can you reach him?”

Karina paused. “Before he left, Captain Edwards said there would be no contact with family.”

Norah turned to Kian, her chest tightening. “He transferred everything to me, left with nothing. Is he… leaving things in order?”

Kian’s voice was steady but gentle. “The only thing Mr. Edwards couldn’t leave behind was you. He just wanted to give you everything he had.”