Ian had returned to the core research lab, the very vial he'd taken now back in its rightful place.
Upon seeing 00 there, Ian knew Summer's days were numbered. And, sure enough, news about Summer came half an hour later; some said his room was ablaze, and he hadn't made it out alive.
Ian immediately sought out Sarah, asking her if she was satisfied with this outcome.
"Before the flames consumed him, someone took his sight; he probably had to wait, helplessly, as the fire encircled him. Doctor, let's discuss our escape plan."
He'd been inside for too long, and Maja was waiting outside; she must be utter worried. It was time to destroy the research base and clear his name in Windhelm.
Sarah, eyes scanning a collection of reagents, was about to speak when the ground gave a sudden shudder.
"Did you feel the group moved just now?"
Ian hadn't noticed a thing. Frowned, Sarah’s tone grew somber, "This base has been here for years. I used to dream of an earthquake that would bring it all down."
But if an earthquake really were to hit, most here wouldn't survive. That tremor had unsettled her; she had always been sensitive to such shifts.
"Doctor, are you worried about an earthquake?"
"Mm-hmm, but this base has stood firm for over a century without one. Ian, you mentioned you have as many people as we could imagine on the outside, right? The moment we leave, they need to be ready to cover us. Otherwise, escaping alive will be nearly impossible - we'd be sitting ducks."
Besides, if Sarah herself disappeared, the base would spare no resource to capture them.
Only today had Sarah fully awakened to the reality of her situation. Before, she'd merely felt a need to leave, hence her various preparations. But she hadn't understood why. Now she knew - she had to find her daughter.
Yet, her identity remained elusive, the most crucial piece of her past stubbornly out of reach. Aside from the “Holy Daughter” in the organization, she couldn't recall the so-called Sanders family, not even her two sons.
"I've got this back-up thing covered. What's crucial now is figuring out how to get out."
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The readers' comments on the novel: Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja)
Author, would you story about Ryan settling down and another story on Eric regaining his body and memories back from Patrick, and Eric also settling down as I find it so disheartening for him to have gone through what he went through at the research institute, and I'll like for him to get his "golden boy" life back though, not at the detriment of Ian....
When will the author update to finish Beck's story? What about Dylan and Tyler's love lives? Also, I'll like the author to write on Wilma and Elvis ending up together as she was quite persistent in pursuing him. And Shawn's story, Cornelia Sullivan and Omar Casson. Also, a little write-up on Jeff (Ian's assistant) love life, too. Thanks, author for updating....
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What is wrong that the author has not updated this novel in over a month or is there somewhere else that I can continue reading the novel from chapter 1951 upwards? Do tell, please. Thanks....
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Author, why are there no updates after almost 2 weeks? What's going on with the updates,Author? Do update soon....
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