“How did Mommy end up like this?”
Matteo was shocked as he stared at his stranger of a mother.
Ian merely stayed silent.
It was obvious he was upset from the frown on his face.
Soon, Karl asked, “How are things on your side? Is Mr. Hayes fine?”
Sadness filled Sasha’s eyes at Karl’s inquiry.
“He’s not doing so good. It was like a switch in him had flipped. He wasn’t the Sebastian we knew anymore. I had Vivian come for a visit, hoping to awaken some of his memories to suppress his urge to kill.”
“Urge to kill?” Karl’s face paled at her words. “You mean Mr. Hayes has killed many?”
“Yes, he had already killed three of the Jadesons. In order to kill Charles, he induced a huge disturbance in the military base a few days ago. It almost tipped the federal’s political scene. Charles was beyond furious at him. If it wasn’t for me arriving in the nick of time, Sebastian might have been shot dead by him.”
Sasha didn’t keep any secrets from him and blurt out everything that happened.
Her heart was heavy with worry and lingering fears as she reiterated the happenings.
What would have happened if I were late by a second that day?
She didn’t dare to think of the consequences.
Karl’s face darkened.
“Is that old man crazy? Why did he shoot Mr. Hayes? Does he not know those bast*rds deserved it?”
“We all know they deserved it, but we’re on his turf. If he doesn’t allow it, Sebastian can only follow his command. Else, death awaits.”
“Damn!”
Karl was overcome with rage.
I wanted to say we might as well rescue him.
But, is the reality so simple? We’re not in Avenport, but in the capital city of Jadeborough, where the military called all the shots.
Sebastian couldn’t escape even when he was awake. So how could I, a mere bodyguard, rescue him?
Karl clenched his fist so tightly that his knuckles popped.
Sasha noticed his clenched fists. “Don’t worry. I’m here now. I won’t let him touch Sebastian, and I’ll think of a way to treat his condition and bring the old Sebastian back.”
“If that is the case, I’ll remain here. It’s not easy for you to bring the kids around. I’ll find a place to stay temporarily. Just look for me if you need any assistance.”
Karl could only make that decision at that point.
Sasha agreed.
Afterward, Sasha and Vivian headed back to the city center.
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