Chapter 1498

Lily felt her mind go blank. "W-What happened?"

"I can't explain it over the phone," Alexander quickly answered, "Don't tell Olivia about this yet. I'm still getting someone to check on his whereabouts. You have to take good care of yourself and the children. I've sent a few more men over to protect you. You must be attentive and try to go out as little as possible. Avoid public places."

He seemed to hold his breath as he spoke. He gasped for air once he finished. It was heartbreaking to hear.

"Alex, what's wrong with you? What happened?" Lily could not hold back her tears anymore and began to sob.

"Don't cry!" He tried to comfort her. "You're the strongest person I know. I'm fine. Don't cry! As long as you take care of yourself, I'd feel much better. I'll be back soon. Don't be scared!"

"Then tell me what's going on." Then a thought about Burnwken flashed across her mind. "Did you catch the plague?" To her surprise, she once again heard only silence.

Alexander did not speak but