Chương 131: Message

Once Caius finally left the father and daughter pair, Evie could barely compose herself. Only god knows how hard she tried to stay passive from all the things she had heard. She was surprised at herself on her own persistence and will. She never thought she could actually act this well. From the outcome of things so far, her acting must have been quite convincing. Perhaps it was true that people could really do the impossible when pushed into a desperate state. 

However, she could no longer stop the surge of anxiety inside her. For some reason, this news made her feel so worried to the point that she was feeling sick. She did not know why but she had a premonition that something bad was going to happen.

After glancing at the closed door, she grabbed onto her father's clothes.

"Father… I'm really scared. What if something bad happens to you? What if…"

"Hush, Evie dear. Didn't I told you that everything will be fine?"

"But father… I'm…"