Tears streamed down her face as she continued, her voice filled with despair, My marriage was troubled, and my son never grew up.
My life is dull and monotonous, but I dont want to die.
Isnt there always hope in life? I had planned to exchange those gold bars for cash at a city bank after sending Lucinda away.
Then I would buy a small two-story villa in the countryside and live out my days in peace.
I never meant to get involved with the National Security Bureau.
Cant you just let me go? Please dont push me anymore.
I know nothing⦠With her face buried in her hands, she sobbed uncontrollably, teetering on the brink of a breakdown.
Nathan paused at the door, pivoted, fixed his gaze on her, and then asked, Now that youve been apprehended by the National Security Bureau, the person who entrusted you with the gold bars must be aware.
Do you believe your silence will ensure your survival if I decide to let you go? Releasing her now would inevitably lead to her demise. Alone in the remote mountains, she lived as a vulnerable woman.
If someone killed her at home and buried her, it was unlikely anyone would ever know.
Hilda shuddered, grasping Nathans implication, her tears flowing more sorrowfully.
She dreaded the thought of dying.
Nathan eased back into his chair, his tone gentle as he spoke.
Tell me everything you know.
I can ensure your safety.
You saved Lucinda, and I owe you for that.
I wont harm you.
Hilda ceased crying, slowly raising her head to meet his gaze.
Deep into the night, Nathan returned to the laboratory.
He had been away for just a few hours, but he knew the two Little ones were incredibly lively.
Not having seen their mother for such a long time, they were Likely too excited to fall asleep tonight.
Regardless of whether they slept or not, Nathan couldnt bring himself to tire out his wife.
Nathans concern propelled him to hasten down the lab corridor.
Approaching the corner leading to Colbys room, he glimpsed a fleeting black shadow ahead.
The figure moved swiftly, displaying evident martial prowess. Whos there? At this hour, only a couple of physically frail researchers were on duty in the lab.
The stationed police officers at the laboratory entrance would not aimlessly patrol the area.
Silence greeted Nathan.
He swiftly pursued the figure, sprinting to the corridors end.
Banana trees below the windowsill cast flickering shadows onto the corridors white walls from the streetlights outside.
No one was in sight, not even a cat.
Nathan felt uneasy and inspected the area around the window twice.
Did I make a mistake just now? Nathan muttered.
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