Ch. 398: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 398

Kian was on edge.

The others remained at the Edwards estate, but with Kevin gone, there was much to handle. Lately, Kevin had been busier than ever.

When Kevin’s number flashed on his screen, a sudden rush of tension surged through Kian. He quickly answered, "Mr. Edwards."

"Buzz... Airplanes... Buzz..."

The signal was weak.

Yi was a war-torn region, riddled with conflict year-round. The conditions were brutal.

Then Kevin’s voice came through, clear despite the static. "Kian, how’s Norah?"

No surprise there. The one person Kevin always cared about most was Norah.

Kian responded truthfully, "She followed the confinement period as instructed. After leaving the hospital, she celebrated with friends. Lately, she’s been training in martial arts with Karina..."

Before he could finish, the call dropped.

Kian redialed immediately, but an automated voice cut in: "The number you dialed is currently out of service. Please try again later."

There was no signal.

His grip tightened around the phone. A sense of unease gnawed at him. He hesitated but ultimately chose to follow Kevin’s last instructions.

Yi Tribe.

Kevin wasn’t sure where he was anymore. Nearly two weeks had passed since he arrived, yet he hadn’t found Steven or managed to enter the main city.

Explosions lit up the night sky, casting half of it in flames and smoke.

Levi and Frank stood atop a crumbling wall. Levi held a makeshift antenna, attempting to establish a connection.

The entire area had lost power and water.

"Damn it!" Levi cursed as he lost his footing and tumbled down. The antenna snapped in half against the ground.

Frank smirked. "Bullets are flying, and you fall off a wall instead?"

"Shut it!" Levi shot him a glare. "You’ve seen me back down?"

Frank laughed. He hadn’t.

Since arriving with Kevin, they had been caught in the southern battle of Yi. They had driven back enemy forces, but the region, situated in the Golden Triangle, remained highly volatile.

A sudden voice cut through Frank’s thoughts. "Get the communication line working. We need to reach command."

Kevin’s tone was calm yet firm.

"Yes, sir!" Levi and Frank responded in unison.

Kevin turned his gaze toward the distant battlefield. In his mind, Norah’s face surfaced.

A nation comes before a home.

He had made a promise, and right now, his duty was to defend peace and lead the battle. He still hadn’t found Steven. The poison in his system remained unresolved.

But first, he had to secure the Yi tribe.

Norah didn’t sleep that night.

Lying in bed, she stared at the ceiling, thinking of Kevin. And the child.

She refused to believe her baby was stillborn. She had felt her child’s presence so vividly.

Yet...

She never even got to see her baby before waking up.

Before giving birth, she had downloaded a pregnancy app. It still sent daily updates—how to feed a baby, what milestones to expect. She checked it every day, clinging to that small hope.

A sudden knock on the door.

"Come in," she said instinctively.

Karina stepped inside. She had come downstairs for water when she noticed Norah’s light still on.

"You should sleep. The flight from Port B to Yi takes over twenty hours. If you don’t rest, you won’t hold up."

Even in first class, it wouldn’t be comfortable.

Norah forced a smile, but it was laced with bitterness.

She knew how exhausting the trip would be. She understood the dangers of Yi. A single mistake could cost her life. But Kevin was there.

Karina’s gaze drifted to Norah’s phone screen.

A sharp pang hit her chest.

The baby was gone, yet Norah hadn’t let go. Karina didn’t know what to say.

She stepped forward and hugged Norah, patting her back—just like Norah used to comfort her in the organization.

"I know," Norah murmured. "I won’t back down. I’m not afraid."

Karina stayed by her side that night.

At sunrise, they headed to Belourvinelle International Airport, checked in, and boarded their flight.

By the time Kian learned of their departure, it was too late.

The plane couldn’t be turned around.

Port B and Yi operated under separate governments. No one here could override aviation orders there. Now, Kian’s only option was to call Kevin.

But Kevin’s phone remained unreachable.

During the flight, Norah had a dream.

She saw Levi and Frank.

Both stood solemnly before her—one holding Kevin’s uniform, the other clutching a black box.

Their faces were steeped in grief.

"Sister-in-law, Captain Edwards..."

"No!" she screamed.

Norah jolted awake, heart hammering in her chest. Sweat drenched her forehead. The dream had been so vivid, too real.

"Norah, are you okay?" Karina turned to her, concerned.

Norah was pale, breathless.

"I—I saw them... Levi and Frank. They had Kevin’s uniform. A black box..." Her voice shook.

Karina pulled her into an embrace, soothing her. "It was just a dream. The opposite of reality. Kevin is fine."

Norah said nothing.

She desperately wanted to believe Kevin was safe. But fear gnawed at her.

Karina kept her distracted with conversation. They talked, anything to keep Norah from dwelling on that dream.

After nearly thirty grueling hours, the plane finally descended into a small country near Yi.