âHow did Mommy end up like this?â
Matteo was shocked as he stared at his stranger of a mother.
Ian merely stayed silent.
It was obvious he was upset from the frown on his face.
Soon, Karl asked, âHow are things on your side? Is Mr. Hayes fine?â
Sadness filled Sashaâs eyes at Karlâs inquiry.
âHeâs not doing so good. It was like a switch in him had flipped. He wasnât the Sebastian we knew
anymore. I had Vivian come for a visit, hoping to awaken some of his memories to suppress his urge to
kill.â
âUrge to kill?â Karlâs face paled at her words. âYou mean Mr. Hayes has killed many?â
âYes, he had already killed three of the Jadesons. In order to kill Charles, he induced a huge
disturbance in the military base a few days ago. It almost tipped the federalâs political scene. Charles
was beyond furious at him. If it wasnât for me arriving in the nick of time, Sebastian might have been
shot dead by him.â
Sasha didnât keep any secrets from him and blurt out everything that happened.
Her heart was heavy with worry and lingering fears as she reiterated the happenings.
What would have happened if I were late by a second that day?
She didnât dare to think of the consequences.
Karlâs face darkened.
âIs that old man crazy? Why did he shoot Mr. Hayes? Does he not know those bast*rds deserved it?â
âWe all know they deserved it, but weâre on his turf. If he doesnât allow it, Sebastian can only follow his
command. Else, death awaits.â
âDamn!â
Karl was overcome with rage.
I wanted to say we might as well rescue him.
But, is the reality so simple? Weâre not in Avenport, but in the capital city of Jadeborough, where the
military called all the shots.
Sebastian couldnât escape even when he was awake. So how could I, a mere bodyguard, rescue him?
Karl clenched his fist so tightly that his knuckles popped.
Sasha noticed his clenched fists. âDonât worry. Iâm here now. I wonât let him touch Sebastian, and Iâll
think of a way to treat his condition and bring the old Sebastian back.â
âIf that is the case, Iâll remain here. Itâs not easy for you to bring the kids around. Iâll find a place to stay
temporarily. Just look for me if you need any assistance.â
Karl could only make that decision at that point.
Sasha agreed.
Afterward, Sasha and Vivian headed back to the city center.
Meanwhile, Karl searched for a place to lay low in Jadeborough. He had another task in mind, to find
the long-lost Calvin.
âVivi, I need your help.â
âSure, Mommy.â
Vivian immediately stopped playing with her plushie and turned to give Sasha her full attention.
Sasha laughed as she caressed Vivianâs cheeks. âSo your dad is sick and might not recognize you.
Can you call him Uncle Sebastian temporarily once you see him?â
âHuh?â
The anticipation and excitement sparkling in Vivianâs eyes dimmed at Sashaâs request.
Call Daddy as Uncle Sebastian again?
Why canât I call him Daddy?â
Feeling upset and wronged, Vivian pouted.
âHurry, Vivi. Promise Mommy. Something must have happened to Daddy. Donât make Mommy sad.â
Her brothersâ urgent persuasion sounded from the butterfly hair clip.
Vivian sniffled and promised Sasha.
âAll right, but will it be for very long?â
âNo, I promise you Iâll treat him.â
Sashaâs heart was crushed, looking at Vivianâs teary eyes.
I donât want to see that look in her eyes. But Sebastian canât even recognize his children. So how can I
ask Vivian to call him Daddy?
Sasha kept her bitter feelings in check and brought Vivian to the hospital.
âDr. West, youâre finally back? The Radiology Department was searching for you to pick up a patientâs
CT report.â
âIâll head there now. Thanks.â
As soon as she reached the hospital, a doctor informed her to retrieve a CT report.
Sasha felt a surge of happiness, then carried Vivian in her arms and strode for the Radiology
Department.
The report belonged to Sebastian. Sasha had him take a CT scan to access his recovery rate after
having his suture removed.
Also to check if there was any injury to his skull.
Sasha arrived at the Radiology Department with Vivian in tow.
âEmily, why are you here?â
âIâm fetching a report for my patient. What about you? Why do you have a child with you? Children are
not allowed in the Radiology Department.â
Emily was surprised when she saw Sasha with a child in her arms.