Ch. 514: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 514

Chapter 514

Kevin’s Side

After finishing his conversation with Gugny, Kevin went to find Norah and Cooper. But before he could reach them, he suddenly collapsed.

The sound was so loud that it immediately alerted the patrolling guards.

Kevin and Norah were honored guests in the Yi tribe. Seeing Kevin faint, the guards didn't dare to hesitate and quickly rushed him to Pharaoh’s laboratory.

When Norah saw Kevin unconscious, her heart pounded in fear. She grabbed one of the guards. “What happened?”

The Yi tribe’s internal security had been tight—everything had seemed fine. So why had Kevin suddenly collapsed? Could it be… a relapse of his old injury?

“Miss, Mr. Edwards fainted out of nowhere. We don’t know the cause.”

Pharaoh stepped forward. “Let me check.”

After examining Kevin, Pharaoh’s expression shifted in shock. “He’s been poisoned. It must have been the waiter from Country S.”

“What?”

Norah’s face turned pale.

The waiter from Country S… that meant Mousse’s people. Mousse must have arranged for someone to poison Kevin, trying to force him to return.

Mousse wanted Kevin to bow his head and compromise.

Norah’s heart twisted in pain. Life never seemed to allow the best of both worlds.

She whispered, hoarsely, “Can you wake him up?”

Pharaoh nodded. He and Jace worked together for over three hours before Kevin finally regained consciousness.

But Kevin was weak, his face devoid of color.

Pharaoh exchanged a look with Jace, and they quietly stepped out, leaving Kevin and Norah alone.

Norah took Kevin’s hand, but the emotions surging inside her were too overwhelming. She threw her arms around him. “Pharaoh told me you were poisoned. Kevin, you can’t be poisoned here. Your father sent his people to do this. He wants you to give in and return home. Maybe… maybe you should go back.”

Kevin remained silent, processing her words.

She wasn’t wrong. His movement had been restricted within the Yi tribe. If someone had truly wanted to poison him, they would have done it long ago. And if Pharaoh had intended to harm him, he wouldn’t have done it now—not when he was actively helping them.

That left only one person—Gugny.

He had been close to Gugny. She had a faint fragrance on her, something subtle, almost unnoticeable. At the time, he’d thought it was just perfume. But now, it was clear—Gugny had been used as bait.

Kevin clutched Norah’s hand tighter. “Norah, I promised I’d always stay by your side. I’m not leaving you. Don’t send me away, okay?”

At that moment, he looked fragile, his voice filled with desperation. He had fought for his country, defended his family, protected the Edwards legacy. And yet, all he wanted now was something so simple—yet so impossible.

“Kevin, I’m not the one sending you away,” Norah murmured. “You have to face reality. They’ve already poisoned you. What else won’t they do? I don’t want to make you choose, but… if your father is willing to let me stay with our child, then maybe you should go back.”

She had been with Kevin for seven years. Now, it was time for her to dedicate herself to raising their child.

Kevin’s grip tightened. “I told you, I won’t give up on you. Norah, even if I’m dying, I will die in front of you. I can’t leave you.”

His eyes were bloodshot, his emotions raw.

Norah’s heart ached. After everything they had been through, they should have found peace. But life continued to place obstacles in their path.

“I know,” she whispered. “But I want you to live more than I want you to die. Kevin, as long as you’re alive, there’s still hope. But if you die… you’ll have nothing.”

For five years, she had seen too much death. She was terrified of it.

Kevin understood her feelings—just as he wanted her to live, she wanted the same for him.

He rasped, “No matter how difficult the road ahead is, we’ll walk it together. Don’t worry. I won’t let myself die. I’ll stay with you and our child. I’ll protect both of you.”

His unwavering determination left Norah speechless.

At that moment, Kevin’s phone rang. It was Mousse.

Kevin hesitated but eventually answered. There were things that needed to be said.

Mousse’s voice was laced with mockery. “You’ve got a strong will, Kevin, but I wonder—how strong is your life?”

Kevin had survived in the past because Mousse had saved him.

But this time, Mousse had personally ordered his poisoning. If Kevin refused to obey, then Mousse saw no reason to keep him alive.

Kevin wasn’t fazed. He sneered. “You gave me this life. If you want it back, take it.”

His meaning was clear—he would not be threatened.

Mousse was furious. He had more to say, but Kevin hung up without another word.

His stance was firm—he would never compromise again.

Kevin had been suppressing the effects of the poison, hiding it from Norah. But Pharaoh knew the truth. When treating Kevin, it had been impossible not to notice.

Even Pharaoh, who had once opposed him, now respected his perseverance.

Privately, Pharaoh approached Kevin. “I know you don’t want to leave Norah. But I can’t neutralize the poison in your body. You need to go back to your father. I don’t want you dying in front of Norah. And I don’t want to see her lose the warmth she still has. Right now, her only focus is on your child. As long as the child is safe… you…”

Pharaoh trailed off, but his meaning was clear.

Kevin fell silent for a long moment. Then, he finally said, “I love her too much. I won’t let myself die. But if the worst happens… I’ll make sure it doesn’t happen in front of her.”

He would spare her from witnessing his death. But he would not leave her side.

“That’s what you say now,” Pharaoh replied. “But Kevin, if you want to live, why not fight for your life? Your father is the President of Country S. You could—”

“So you’re trying to convince me to return? You don’t support me being with Norah?” Kevin interrupted sharply.

His expression was cold, unwavering.

Not far away, Norah had heard everything.