Chapter 1305

Jeremiah's words hit Mable like a sudden thunderbolt, catching her off guard. She turned sharply to look at Jeremiah, her eyes filled with shock. "What did you just say?" Jeremiah's gaze bore into Mable, with cold glints flashing as he spoke slowly and deliberately, "Astrid, some things aren't as simple as you think." Mable's breath caught in her throat as if she had plunged into an abyss, where everything was pitch black and eerily silent. Time seemed to stand still. Jeremiah watched Mable and reached out. "Astrid, come here." Mable's eyes flickered, seemingly pondering his words. After a few seconds, she stiffly moved toward him. Jeremiah looked at Mable as she approached, gently ruffling her hair and softly saying, "Don't be afraid, Astrid. Your brother will protect you." ‘Even if you hate me, it's okay.’ Meanwhile, at the airport. Due to weather conditions, the international flight from Richworth to Italee was delayed by over three hours. By the time the flight arrive