Chapter: 373

Since witnessing Norah's bravery for Kason, Sean had been wrestling with this doubt. He questioned whether he could ever be as significant to Norah as Kason was. Even if romance was off the table, Sean valued her concern deeply.

Lost in these thoughts, Sean felt a bit adrift. Facing an uncertain future, he wondered why he was anticipating the worst without even taking the first step. Why couldn't he make moves to become Norah's partner? Doubts clouded his mind, undermining his confidence before he had even begun.

Sean found these thoughts to be out of character for him. Suddenly, he felt a twinge of cowardice creeping in. With a self-mocking Laugh, he tried to shake off the feeling.

Norah stepped back, finding her calm once she left Sean's hold. Her breaths became more even.

Norah gently opened Sean's shirt with her fingers, clearing the blood from his collarbone.

As Norah tended to his neck, Sean caught her hand and said, his voice rough, “Norah, how about we head out now and chat more privately later?"

Sean realized suddenly he had a lot to discuss with Norah. A surge of eagerness filled him. He wanted to open up to Norah everything, but he knew it wasn't the right time or place. Sean wished to find the perfect moment to reveal his feelings.

Norah didn't answer immediately. She was anxious about Alice's well- being but didn't dismiss Sean's proposal. She understood they had time to talk later. "Alright."

Emerging from their secluded spot, they encountered Phillip, who appeared quite worn.

Phillip's face was smeared with dirt, his glasses shattered, and his attire was a mix of blood and dust, suggesting he'd been through an ordeal.

Spotting Norah and Sean, Phillip dashed toward them with excitement.

"Miss Wilson, we've located your friend! She's hurt. Please, come quickly."

All the color drained from Norah's face. Without sparing a moment to inquire about the people following Phillip, she anxiously ordered, “Take me there."

Sean understood the gravity of the situation and quickly followed suit, saying briskly, “Phillip, lead the way."

Cloaked in black robes that obscured their features, the six people from Sacredice looked particularly ominous as they trailed behind Phillip.

But Norah was too preoccupied to care about those from Sacredice.

Right now, her thoughts were solely on Alice. Alice was armed, and Norah assumed Alice could protect herself. The fact that Alice was hurt went beyond her expectations.

As Phillip led them toward Alice, Norah felt her heart banging in her chest. And when her eyes finally landed on Alice in the distance, her breath got caught in her throat.

The blonde-haired Alice lay motionless amidst the ruins, blood pouring from the wounds on her shoulder and left leg.

Her clothes had been torn to shreds and her face was leaning to one side, but to Norah's relief, she was breathing.

Next to Alice were the Lifeless bodies of two men. Both men had been shot in the head.

The police at the scene were busy trying to maintain order. When Norah and the others approached, the police didn't drive them away.

On the contrary, they stepped aside to let them walk in under the police tape.

“When we showed up, those guys were bullying your friend, so we killed them," Phillip recounted the grim situation. “Luckily, we got here in time.