Female Novel
Chapter 254
Furthermore, this incident was familiar. Minacia Oito did the exact same thing to Dominic’s grave. Onlyb*stards like them would do something so reprehensible. Now that they were dead, the only suspect inthis crime would be the masters of the dead gang. I see where they got their proclivity for desecrationfrom. Just you wait, b*stards. The Hinds, the Xalmars, the Yams… You’re all getting it.
Thomas let Chloe cry in his arms all she wanted as he stared out vacantly. A long while later, he softlypushed her away and approached the grave, then he kneeled down. “Go back, you two. Let me handlethings.”
“Sure, Thomas. And thank you.” Adam pulled Chloe up and trundled to the exit. He didn’t want to leave,but he must. Chloe was on the verge of breaking down. If they were to stay, she would lose her mind.
“Don’t take me away, Dad! I don’t want to leave! I want to be with Mom!” Chloe roared, but she was justa weak lady. Adam was stronger than her, and despite her reluctance, she was taken away.
Thomas knelt before the grave in dead silence. Something cracked in the skies, and thunder boomedacross the city. A torrential downpour crashed into the land, drenching Thomas’ shirt, needling away athis face. Thomas let out a roar that thundered across the heavens.
He too was human, and he too would break down. The fact that Zachary died because of him hadwracked his nerves enough with guilt, and now his mother’s grave was desecrated because of him too.Of course, he was furious. Of course, he was agitated.
Thomas slammed his fists into the ground again and again, venting the rage and self-blame he wasfeeling. Pain and exhaustion did not register in his head. Even when his fists were already bloody, stillhe went on without stopping.
Just like Jake predicted, Thomas almost broke down when he found out about the news. Or at least, forthe moment, Thomas was on the verge of a breakdown. You could’ve come for me. Just come for me.
I’ll take everything head-on, but why did you go after Chloe’s mother? What did she ever do to you?She’s dead. Let her rest in peace. Why did you disturb her?
“I’m sorry, Mrs. Hahn! This is my fault! It’s all my fault!” Thomas banged his head against the groundwith a force that could shatter his skull. “I’m bad luck, Zachary. You died because of me, and yourmother’s grave got desecrated because of me. Everywhere I go, someone always gets dragged intomisery! I’m sorry! I’m sorry!”
He banged his head repeatedly until blood trickled down his forehead, tingeing the rainwater red.
The cemetery’s administrator came over. The rules said that no one was allowed to stay in thecemetery at night, but this was an exception. The desecrated grave belonged to Thomas’ relative, andthey watched on as Thomas banged his head against the ground. A sigh escaped their lips, and theyleft.
A long while later, Thomas stood up and made his way to the exit. No longer did he have tears to cry,and his hands and forehead were covered in blood. He looked like a ghost who just got up from itsgrave.
The ashes of Chloe’s mother should still be fine, Thomas thought. The enemies were trying to get tohim. They only stole the ashes just to threaten him. Before they got what they wanted, they wouldn’t doanything to the urn. He came to his car and slapped himself. I have to stay calm. Rage won’t help me inthis situation. A calm mind, on the other hand, can do that.
His phone rang again, this time from the bodyguards protecting Chloe. “Mr. Clifford, she’s still crying.She’s been crying for a long time.”
“I know. Please keep an eye on her.” Of course, she would cry, but he couldn’t go back to her. He wasnot good at comforting anyone, so he wouldn’t know what to say to her. Besides, he had no idea how to
face them. The reason they were in this mess was thanks to him. He could do nothing but apologize,but they didn’t need his apology.
And so, he went back to Northpine Villa to get his sniper rifle, then he tucked it away in the trunk. Hewashed his face and changed into a fresh set of clothes before going back to Keyshire Property. Hedidn’t want Olivia to see him looking like a mess.
When he showed up, Olivia smiled at him. “You’re back, Thomas.”novelbin
“Yeah.” Thomas nodded and said hi, then he walked to the window beside the corridor to smoke awayhis frustration.
He had made up his mind on his way here. For now, he had two things to do. One, he had to bide histime. Since the enemy was coming after him, they would not stop at one operation. Two, he must holdhis rage in. Before he could regain his top condition, he must hold it in, or everything he did would befor naught.
He might be a peerless marksman, but not even he could guarantee a win if he was surrounded byskilled fighters. Not to mention the enemy was no small fry this time; they were three of the SixGreatest Families.
He must stay alive if he wanted to take down the enemy. If he were to lose his life, there would be noway to carry out his revenge, not to mention Olivia would die too.
Morning came, and Olivia finally was done with work. It was odd, however, that she didn’t feelexhausted. After taking the meds Thomas gave her, she felt full of energy, and her mind was clear.Magical.
She came out of the office and approached Thomas. “Why don’t you take a break, Thomas?” Eversince he came back, Thomas hadn’t been looking too good, and she thought he was exhausted.
Thomas waved his hand. “I’ll make you your meds. You get some rest.” He left before Olivia could sayanything.
Olivia saw him off, feeling her heart squeeze. No. He’s not exhausted. He must’ve run into something,but what?
She could not rest now, not when her heart was filled with concern for Thomas.
Thomas went back to the villa and entered the kitchen. First, he made Olivia’s meds, then he brewedhis.