Ch. 477: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 477

Chapter 477

Karina didn’t respond immediately. It felt like she had swallowed something bitter, her throat and eyes burning with the weight of the moment. She had never seen Norah like this—broken, begging, her face streaked with tears, her eyes red and swollen. It was a side of Norah she had never witnessed before.

Even though Karina was struggling herself, she managed to speak, her voice hoarse and strained. "Norah, only Captain Edwards knew where the child was. And now… Captain Edwards is…"

Kevin’s death had been officially announced. Despite their disbelief, after days of searching, there was no sign of him. He was gone. And with him, the only link to Norah’s child had vanished. It was another layer of torment for Norah.

Norah couldn’t hold back her emotions any longer. Tears streamed down her face as she choked out, "Karina, is this true? Please, don’t lie to me. I… I just want to see my child. I need to know…"

Her voice broke, and she stopped crying, her body trembling with the effort to hold herself together.

Karina felt a pang of guilt. She pulled Norah into a tight embrace, patting her back gently. "Norah, I’m not lying to you. As long as you’re alive, there’s still hope. Maybe Captain Edwards already made arrangements for the child to come to you when the time is right."

It was a white lie, but Karina needed to give Norah something to hold onto. If this small hope could keep Norah going, then it was worth it.

Norah wiped her tears, nodding slowly. "You’re right. Kevin would have planned everything. He always did. I need to stay strong. I need to survive. I need to see my child."

She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. "Karina, you’ve been through so much for me. I’m sorry for all of it."

Karina shook her head. "Norah, don’t apologize. You don’t owe me anything. If anything, I’m the one who should feel guilty. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have suffered so much from the poison."

Norah’s eyes softened. "You didn’t know who I was back then. You didn’t know I was Julie. You did what you could to make up for it, and that’s enough."

Karina sighed. "Let’s not dwell on the past. I’ll go see the medic and get checked out. I’ll bring you some food when I come back, okay?"

Norah nodded. "Okay."

As Karina left, only Norah and Jace remained in the tent. Jace had been by her side through it all, a constant presence during her darkest moments.

Norah managed a small, tired smile. "Jace, thank you for staying with me through all of this. With everything so chaotic, I think I’ll stay here a little longer before heading back to the imperial capital."

She still couldn’t accept that Kevin was gone. She clung to the hope that he would return.

Jace’s expression shifted slightly. "Are you saying you want me to leave?"

Norah hesitated, then nodded. "Jace, all good things must come to an end. We each have our own paths. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t even be here."

Jace had his own life, his own plans. She didn’t want to hold him back.

Jace’s voice was low, almost pleading. "Norah, if it weren’t for your accident, I wouldn’t be here. But I want to do this for you. I want to make myself useful. I want to be here for you."

He sat down in front of her, his eyes steady and sincere. "Norah, I know this might not be the right time, but I need to say it. I like you. I’ve always liked you."

Norah froze. She had known, deep down, but hearing it out loud was different. She shook her head slowly. "Jace, I know how you feel. But no matter what happens to Kevin, whether he’s gone or not, my heart belongs to him. It always will."

Jace didn’t push further. He understood. But he also knew he wouldn’t leave her side. "I’ll always be here for you, Norah. No matter what."

Norah was exhausted. She lay down, closing her eyes. Jace watched her for a moment before whispering, "Get some rest. I’ll wake you if anything happens."

Norah nodded, already drifting off.

In her dreams, she saw Kevin. His back was turned to her, his tall frame silhouetted against a dim light. His clothes were torn, ragged. When he turned around, Norah gasped—his face was featureless, blank.

She reached out to touch him, but he caught her hand. His voice was rough, almost unrecognizable. "Norah, stop looking for me. I’m not coming back."

"Then what am I supposed to do?" Norah cried, her voice breaking. "You planned everything, and now you’re leaving me like this? What do I mean to you?"

Kevin’s hand brushed her cheek gently. "Norah, I’m protecting you. You’ll always be the only one in my heart. I love you, and I don’t want you to take any more risks. You need to live, Norah. You need to survive."