Chapter 469

Dr. Sander understood, but any mother would naturally worry about her son. The thought of her son living on the edge daily made her heart hang in mid-air, an unsettling mix of unease and dread. Tenderly, she traced the ghastly scar that marred Paxton's face. "You've had it tough, my son..." That scar was a brutal reminder of his fierce loyalty to Xander, an injury obtained during a desperate battle a few years ago. Not just his face, but his body bore numerous such marks. That time, their lives had hung by a thread in Alvonia, under the guns of brutal thugs.

Gently removing her hand, Paxton comforted her. "Don't cry, Mom. I no longer feel the pain."

Wiping her tears, Dr. Sander drew a deep breath. "You're right. We chose this path and must remain loyal to our master, even at the cost of our lives." Paxton nodded. Dr. Sander continued, "I believe Xander's protection of Abigail goes beyond her status as his wife. He must care for her deeply. You must be even more vigilant about Abigail