Clark suspected that Cole's accident wasn't accidental. He had been looking into Cole's route that night, but most of the surveillance footage had vanished over time. Finding out what had happened to Cole that night was getting tougher.
"Esther, take care of yourself and Mr. Felix. I'll keep investigating," he said.
Esther nodded and replied softly, "Clark, your help means a lot."
"Mr. Thomas has been kind to me. It's the least I can do." Clark recomposed himself, then opened the car door for Esther and Felix.
Esther held Felix's hand and stepped out gracefully.
"Sunshine!"
Felix spotted Sunshine in the distance and ran excitedly toward her. Sunshine ran toward him, and the two children warmly hugged, expressing their joy at reuniting.
Watching the emotional reunion, Xara and Jacob's exhaustion from the long flight disappeared.
"Esther," Xara called out.
Esther walked over to Xara and Jacob, her eyes slightly red as she smiled and greeted them. "Xara, Jacob."
Capitus was freezing, covered in white snow. Jacob and Xara wore thick fur coats.
"It's cold. Shall we go inside?" Esther suggested.
"Sure."
Steffan had brought Xara and Jacob to Capitus for medical treatment. They were willing to try anything as long as it gave Jacob hope.
"Mr. Sanderson," Esther greeted Steffan politely.
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