Abigail couldn't help but chuckle as Sean looked at him disdainfully. "Don't stick to me. I only want your sister to stick to me."
"Forget it. You'd best behave yourself in the future, as I'm rather unforgiving," Josh warned Sean.
Sean was not afraid at all. "Okay, but I have my wife to protect me."
Abigail was quite annoyed at this point. When they looked at her, she quickly spoke up, "Don't expect me to make any choices. I've always been fair. If you fall into the water, I won't save any of you because I can't swim!"
"Forget about that. Let's talk about Luna." Sean stopped joking with them.
He had been wanting to talk to Josh about it.
Josh's face turned serious at the mention of it. Holding Larry, who was playing by himself, he asked solemnly, "Do you have a plan? Eric hasn't contacted me recently."
"I've sent someone to check the situation first. Once Eric agrees to our plan, the news will be released immediately. If he doesn't agree, then so be it," Sean replied seriously.
"I'm worried that something might have gone wrong on Eric's end. He hasn't replied to any of the messages I've sent," Josh said in a deep voice.
Sean leaned back in his seat, looking at the sea of clouds outside, and said softly, "Let's just release the news directly. It's better for his safety."
"When will your people have any news?" Abigail asked.
"This week. After we've met everyone we need to see, we'll head over to New Yoke." Sean reached out and grabbed Abigail's shoulder.
Abigail nodded, her gaze falling on Josh's face. "Josh, you stay home and take care of Larry. Andrew and Martin are your responsibility, and keep an eye on Simond too. I heard he went missing, and I'm afraid he might come back. You need to protect the child and everyone else, understand?"
"I want to come with you." Josh's eyes held a hopeful look.
"You need to stay home. You won't be of any use there." Sean was blunt. "You don't know how to use weapons or fight. You'll just be a liability."
Josh was left speechless.
All he wanted was to go and save his loved one.
"I know what you're thinking, that saving Luna will make a difference, but going there is risking your life. Without any skills, it's pointless." Sean's tone was cold.
Josh knew the man was right, so he fell silent.
"It's okay. We've got this. You stay home and take care of our parents," Abigail tried to reassure him.
In the end, Josh reluctantly agreed, "Just make sure to stay safe."
When they reached Pendorf, Sean heard that Irene and Kevin had a fight.
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