Ch. 397: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 397

Chapter 397

Norah didn’t respond.

At that moment, it felt like a blade had lodged in her throat. Every breath intensified the pain, making everything before her painfully clear.

She had been poisoned with KA48. But after giving birth, the poison had disappeared.

Kevin had arranged everything.

Everything had been covered up—including Bianca, her fragmented memories, and her lost child.

Back then, Kevin didn’t even know the baby was his. He had lost control, lashed out at her in anger. But despite that, he had still chosen to keep the child. Kevin had always cared deeply for her, even now—leaving everything behind, disappearing without a word. She knew why.

He didn’t want her to suffer.

But why couldn’t she want the same for him?

“Norah, you need to be okay. Otherwise, everything Mr. Edwards did for you will be in vain.”

Sasha was only an observer, but she understood.

The poison in Norah’s body was gone, but the process had surely been agonizing.

She said those words not just to console Norah but to remind her—if she broke down now, if she let her emotions consume her, things would only spiral further out of control. Norah had always been strong, and Sasha saw her as more than just a friend.

“I know he did so much for me,” Norah murmured. “I know he left after arranging everything, and I know how hard that must’ve been for him. But what I wanted… was for him to tell me. To share his pain with me.”

She pushed Sasha away.

A warm embrace could be comforting, but Norah knew she couldn’t run from reality. She couldn’t act like a child, crying every time things got tough.

Sasha understood.

Norah didn’t just want to receive love—she wanted to share both joy and sorrow.

Sasha was silent for a moment before finally saying, “Norah, you have to understand—Mr. Edwards is a man. Men want to protect the women they love. They don’t shed tears easily. If he poured out his heart and cried in front of you every time something went wrong, would you still see him the same way?”

Everything had two sides.

People fought for what they wanted, and they let go of what they feared.

Norah made up her mind. “I’m going to the Yi Tribe to find him.”

Kevin hadn’t wanted to leave her behind. No matter the danger, she had to stand by his side.

The Yi Tribe was dangerous.

Norah’s poisoning and Steven’s disappearance were proof. Sasha knew the place was ruled by warring factions, with entire regions closed off from outsiders.

Kevin would’ve gone prepared. He always did.

“I’m not afraid,” Norah said firmly.

She had already decided—if she had to die, she would die with Kevin.

Sasha tried to talk her out of it, but when that failed, she turned to Emani, Gloria, and Nellie, hoping they could dissuade her.

But Gloria stood up and said, “Norah has made up her mind. Let her go.”

Gloria had known Norah the longest. She understood her better than anyone. Once Norah made a decision, no force in the world could change it.

And besides—

Where Norah was going, the people she loved most were waiting for her. Her childhood sweetheart was waiting for her.

Karina felt the same way, though Gloria had spoken first. So instead, she chose to remain by Norah’s side, silent but unwavering.

It wasn’t just about their past in the organization.

It was about Jace, too.

Tonight, the celebration party turned into a farewell party. At first, the atmosphere was lively. But then, Emani broke down in tears.

“Sis Norah, you have to come back safe.”

That was all it took. The moment she cried, no one else could hold back.

Karina stood up and patted her chest. “Don’t worry. With me there, I’ll protect her.”

It was her duty.

It was Kevin’s request.

And it was Jace’s wish.

Sasha, Nellie, and Emani got drunk.

Gloria didn’t.

Norah couldn’t drink, and Karina needed to stay alert.

“Gloria, make sure they all get home. I need to go,” Norah said, glancing at her friend.

Nothing more needed to be said.

Gloria understood. She took the jade Buddha from around her neck and placed it around Norah’s. “Stay safe.”

“I will.”

That was their farewell.

But Norah didn’t leave for the Yi Tribe right away.

First, she pulled Karina aside and asked her to teach her how to fight.

Karina understood immediately—Norah was preparing for what lay ahead.

Considering her condition, Karina trained her slowly, carefully.

Norah was a fast learner.

After just three days, she managed to take Karina down on the training mat.

Karina’s combat skills were first-class. Though she held back slightly, it was enough—Norah had learned enough to keep herself from being an easy target.

Karina couldn’t help but marvel. “I didn’t expect you to be this sharp.”

If Norah had stayed in the organization, she would’ve surpassed everyone. She would’ve become the best.

But, thankfully, she had escaped.

The organization’s brutal training and the hardships they endured were memories Karina never wanted to relive.

She pushed those thoughts away.

Before she could say anything else, Norah grabbed her hand and said, “Karina, book the earliest ticket to the Yi Tribe. We’re leaving.”

She needed to stay alert.

She needed to make sure no one could hurt her.

“There are no direct flights to the Yi Tribe,” Karina replied. “We’ll need to transfer through Port B. You’ve trained hard today. Get some rest first.”

Karina patted Norah’s hand.

She knew Norah was desperate to find Kevin.

And she wasn’t looking for Jace.

Before Jace left, he had only sent Karina a single message: Protect Julie.

Since that day, Karina hadn’t heard from him.

And Kevin—Kevin’s poison still hadn’t been cured. Was Jace with him?

Suddenly, Norah’s firm voice cut through her thoughts. “If we can’t leave today, we’ll leave first thing tomorrow.”

“Alright.”

With Karina’s agreement, Norah went to pack her things.

She checked the weather. The temperatures there soared past 100°F. She packed sunscreen, cash, food.

Most importantly—medicine. The region had been in conflict for years. Anything could happen.

“Norah, why don’t you wait here for news?” Karina suggested. “It’s safer. And you just got out of confinement—you’re not ready for the conditions over there.”

“No.” Norah’s voice was steady. Determined. “I’m going to find Kevin.”

Even if it meant dying, she would die with him.

Karina sighed.

What is love, if not the willingness to follow someone through life and death?

Kevin felt it.

Norah felt it.

Jace did, too.

And Karina—

She wasn’t so different.