Chapter 381

Jessica grabbed Cole's arm, her eyes wide with concern as she pointed back toward the road. Cole turned, following her gaze, and saw Howard had collapsed on the side of the road. His expression darkened. After a long pause, he cursed under his breath, spun around, and sprinted back. Without hesitation, he scooped the unconscious Howard into his arms and carried him toward the hospital. Nancy slept until noon, and Wendy, exhausted after playing, had curled up beside her and fallen asleep as well. After getting herself ready, Nancy gently woke Wendy up. Hungry and with no cooking skills between them, Nancy and Wendy had no choice but to head downstairs in search of something to eat. The moment they stepped out of their room, they saw Claude. The tall man was dressed in a sleek, all-black outfit that made him look both commanding and regal. He was a far cry from the man Nancy had seen that morning. Now, he carried himself with the air of a king, walking slowly and deliberately