Ch. 545: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 545

Chapter 545

Mousse needed someone to take charge of the situation, and he could find one at any moment.

Kevin suspected this was nothing more than a trap. But unexpectedly, Gugny returned.

She looked anxious. "Kevin, the situation in Country S is dire. The president called me personally and asked me to bring you back. I know you want to be with Norah, but if the president hadn't saved you and cared for you, would you even be standing here today?"

She wasn’t wrong.

After regaining his senses, Kevin had been assisting in managing the affairs of Country S. He had hoped to step away after this year, but ever since Norah found him, she had been in constant danger.

"Give me a moment."

Kevin couldn't bring himself to ignore this.

Gugny remained silent, waiting patiently.

Kevin and Norah had a strong bond. If he was leaving, he had to talk to her first. The president wanted him back, but he hadn’t issued an outright order to force him.

When Kevin approached Norah, she had already overheard their conversation. Her only response was, "If you're going back to Country S, take me with you. I don’t want to wait anymore."

She had spent five years waiting, suffering alone. She refused to endure that pain again.

No matter what happened next, she wanted to face it with Kevin.

Kevin understood how she felt, but Country S was in turmoil. It was far too dangerous to bring her along, and he didn’t want to risk her safety.

"Norah, you and our son are here with me now, and I still want us to have a beautiful daughter together. I promise you, I won't let anything happen to me. Can you wait for me to return? If I truly can't come back, then raise our son well."

If it weren’t for Mousse, Kevin would have died in the Yi tribe’s territory, in the river that ran through it.

In this political crisis, if his life had to be the price, then he would give it back to Mousse.

But to Norah, that was unforgivable.

"Kevin, what the hell are you saying? What do you mean by ‘not coming back’? I’m telling you right now—you have to come back!"

She was overwhelmed, her eyes filling with tears.

Kevin pulled her into an embrace, but Norah pounded against his chest. "I was a war correspondent for five years. I wasn’t afraid then, and I’m not afraid now! Kevin, you underestimate me. I want to face this with you, yet you won’t take me. You always make your decisions without asking me first. I hate that! If you don’t come back this time, I swear, I’ll take our son, remarry, and erase your name from my life!"

Then, she remembered—Cooper’s identity still wasn’t officially registered.

Other children his age had proper documentation, but hers? Nothing.

It stung, but she couldn’t blame Kevin. He had his struggles too. Still, it felt unfair. She had done nothing wrong, yet fate kept punishing her.

Kevin’s voice was gentle. "If I don’t come back and you remarry, I won’t blame you. In fact, I’d be relieved, because I know you’d only choose someone who’s good for you. Norah, my only regret is that my life carries too many responsibilities."

To his country. To Mousse.

Even if Mousse wasn’t his biological father, he still owed him a debt of gratitude.

Norah had been furious, resentful, and frustrated, but hearing him say that only deepened her sorrow. She cupped his face in her hands. "I know you bear so many burdens. That’s why I want to be with you this time. Kevin, please take me with you."

"I promise I won’t slow you down. If needed, I can report on everything happening. We’re husband and wife. We have a child. If there’s danger, we should face it together."

Kevin saw the determination in her eyes. He thought of his promise to her, of the way she looked now. He couldn’t refuse her.

He held her close and kissed her. "Alright. Come with me. No matter what happens, I’ll protect you."

Even if it cost him his life, he wouldn’t let anything happen to her.

But if they were going to Country S, Baimo had to know. When they told him, he immediately disapproved.

"Kevin is going back to handle affairs, but what about you? What if something happens and you leave Cooper all alone?"

Kevin wasn’t returning for leisure—he was heading into a crisis. Country S was just as chaotic as the Yi tribe once was. Back then, he had accepted his fate because of the emerald beads Norah wore.

But what did Country S have?

Even Mousse, his own father, didn’t want Norah around. If they went back, what if this was all just a setup?

If things went south, Kevin could escape alone. But with Norah? He’d have to protect her too.

"My dad is watching over Cooper now. Maybe we’re being selfish, but as husband and wife, we need to be together."

"Besides," Norah added, "we’re fully prepared. We’ll be fine."

She wanted to stand by Kevin through this. If they handled it now, Mousse wouldn’t have an excuse to interfere in their lives again. They could finally be a true family, free from distractions.

Nothing could change her mind.

But Baimo only had one sister. They hadn’t known each other long, and he refused to risk losing her.

"Then I’m going too. If something happens, at least there’ll be someone else to help. I’ll contact Clown for backup. Kevin, this time, you’d better get the job done. If you pull another stunt like five years ago and nearly die, I swear, I’ll find your bones and grind them to dust. And as for your son, he won’t even carry your last name!"

They were definitely siblings—his final words mirrored Norah’s exactly.

Kevin chuckled. "If I really die, you turning my bones to dust won’t matter. I’ll already be gone."

But as soon as he said it, Norah’s glare could have cut through steel. "Kevin, are you going back expecting to die?!"