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James asked, "Where are you right now?""In a small town called Vos," Isaac replied."You need to leave right away," James urged him and hung up before Isaac could say a word.Isaac frowned and said, "We have to go.""We haven't eaten yet," Zachary pointed out."No time," Isaac said, knowing that the gang were after them.There was no other reason James would sound so urgent, and Isaac was concerned if James would be fine, especially since James hung up so suddenly.Irene in turn told Stan right away, "Get the car."Stan began, "But it isn't fixed…" "It's fine. Just go," Irene urged nonetheless. It was fine since it was just the rear windshield—the jeep could still move.With that, Stan started running to the garage, while Irene helped Isaac to his feet as they left.Zachary was looking around as he asked, 'Who are those people? They're relentless."All Isaac knew was that they found out about the gang's secret. It was serious enough that once it was exposed, they would
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"Okay."Irene nodded—she would do her best to go with the plan.Still, Zachary was considerably relieved to know that their allies were outside. At the very least, they might escape this yet.Rat-tat-tat-tat-tat…They could not tell whose side one particular gunman was on, but they were shooting as if bullets cost nothing. Still, they thought it might be the enemy since James would not have been able to gather so much firepower in an instant. However, Zachary felt worried again at the thought of James and his men being outgunned and that James might be beaten.They would not have any way to escape!This was the first time he was so close to a firefight, and this was supposed to be an era of peace!Still, even if there was order in Zidonia, they were now abroad!Nonetheless, it was obvious that the gang were retreating, to the alley on the edge of the street. And once the gang was forced there, Stan drove up to the restaurant. Zachary dashed outside to open the door, while
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Irene was starting to see double and her vision was starting to blur over all.She muttered, "I'm so sleepy, Isaac…" Isaac leaned down to kiss her cheek. "Nope. Don't sleep.""Yeah," she said ever so softly."Find the nearest hospital, Zachary!" Isaac barked right then.Zachary searched the map, but there were none nearby, and he said, "I'll take a look at her!"He was a doctor too—he could at least help her with first aid.With that, Stan stopped the car by the road, while Zachary alighted and jumped in the backseat. Once he was in, Stan continued driving while Zachary checked on Irene's injury. The bullet that hit her on the shoulder was embedded deeply, and she was still bleeding endlessly.He took off his clothes and held it down with his teeth to tear a chunk out, and then tore off the sleeve as well.He then raised Irene's arm and fashioned the sleeve into a tourniquet, tying it from her underarm up to her shoulder, just an inch away from the bullet wound. He then t
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Irene grunted dully in pain, her fingernails almost digging into Isaac's arm right then! "Umph!" Isaac knew that she was hurting a lot, but words of comfort seemed to be pointless just then.Even as he caressed Irene's cheek, he told Zachary, "Hurry."Zachary was certainly working as first as he could and was in full concentration as he tried to extract the bullet. Fortunately, he could see the entire bullet clearly without any equipment and easily took it out!However, Irene's started to bleed even more freely after he did, and he promptly pressed hemostatic powder over her wound. Irene was almost passing out, and she was sweating so much it was as if she had just taken a shower!Zachary then poked his head out to yell at Stan, "Let's go!" Stan got in and asked, "Is it done? Did you take the bullet out?""Yeah," Zachary replied, while Stan started to car and they resumed their journey.They were not far from Franconia—a little more road past this town, and they would r
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Before Zachary could react, the man continued pompously on the other end, "Not coming, are you? Just give us an address, and we'll send you one of his legs. How about that?""Lay a finger on him, and I'll cut you into pieces!" Zachary bellowed."Oh, really?" The man laughed smugly. "Why do I doubt that? Come to us if you dare—I'll wait."Zachary was at once stumped! He quickly hung up and set his phone to airplane mode in fear that the gang would trace his signal here.It was obvious that those gang members were serial criminals, and that meant they were capable of anything!And now, they had James! He paced around anxiously. What should they do? How were they going to save James?Still, she soon remembered that Isaac was the smartest among them, and they would need him to make the call.However… Zachary glanced at his bedroom then. Irene was shot, and although he got the bullet out, she needed time to recover.Isaac was blind.And Stan left to get a doctor and was n
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Stan was slightly relieved to hear the doctor's words and walked up to ask, "Are you saying that treating it will be easy?""Relatively speaking, blindness caused by external factors should be easier to treat than blindness caused by illness," the doctor explained. "However, we need to find out what's actually causing his blindness first, to decide if it's treatable."The cause was certainly very important in treatment, though Stan became weary from the doctor's response.He thought then that everything the doctor said was pointless!Still, the doctor glanced at Stan and said, "Please keep it down. I'd rather not be disturbed while I examine the patient."Stan slid a peek at Isaac to see that the latter was pursing his lips and glowering. Stan promptly turned silent—another word, and Isaac would really get mad! The doctor opened Isaac's eye just then and held his flashlight in front of his pupils, asking, "Can you see this light?"Isaac could somewhat see it, but it was very
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Isaac said, "Shut up if you don't have anything meaningful to say."Zachary was speechless for a moment, but he soon said, "Why are you so cold?""Why don't you leave?" Isaac said quietly.Zachary, however, stayed on the laptop and kept working. "Do you think you can send the map to the right email address if I do? You won't even find the toilet on your own without me around."He was certainly getting bold since Isaac was blind, and Isaac had no retort aside from bellowing angrily, "Get out!!!""No way." Zachary remained there stubbornly. "You can't do anything to me anyway."Isaac scowled. "You're full of it.""Actually, I'm famished," Zachary replied. "Come on. Let's go eat once I'm done sending the email—Pierre should have something ready by now. I'm so hungry I could die!" Isaac snorted coldly. "Still in the mood to eat? Can you actually stomach it?""I'd be worrying pointlessly now anyway," Zachary said, shrugging. "Since I can't do anything, I'll put my hopes on you ins
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Zachary replied, "I did."Irene frowned. "Then why'd you say you don't know what happened to him?"Unable to hide it, Zachary said, "He might have been captured. Don't worry, though—Isaac has already asked people to find him."Irene remained worried. "Is he really going to be alright?"Zachary did not tell her about the phone conversation he had with that gang member, so that she would not worry too much."You're still hurt," he said instead. "You should be resting. Isaac and I will find James."After all, Irene was arching her back slightly even as she stood, and her face was pale—the bullet wound her shoulder must still hurt."Call me immediately when there's news," she rasped."Yeah. I'll go bring Erin over now," Zachary replied.Irene nodded, and Zachary turned to leave.Pierre approached her then. "Ma'am."Irene then saw a maid carrying a tray of food and said, "Just bring it to the dining room. I'll eat with everyone else.""Sure." Pierre gestured for the maid to leav
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Soon after the wedding, Mr. Fowler proposed for Stan to work at his company to get used to the work over there.He was worried as he did not have much time left, and it would not do if he was gone before the proper arrangements were made.Still, Stan returned to Franconia with Isaac and his family, sorting out things at work and finishing every task he had on hand.While Isaac used to have a lot of free time with Stan around, he was just slightly busier after Stan left. After all, no company should operate in a way that losing a single person would stall all their operations.And after a week, Stan sorted out all the remaining tasks he had in Franconia and returned to Zidonia to start work at the Fowlers' family business.While Stan had property in Zidonia too, he moved into the Fowlers' mansion, but not as a live-in son-in-law. He was simply aware of Mr. Fowler's illness, and Rea wanted to spend more time with her parents.And as the son-in-law, he was obliged to do that much.
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Despite feeling wistful, Mr. Fowler eventually passed Rea's hand to Stan. "I hope you will both cherish each other from now on."Rea told him, "We will."Thereafter, it was the usual proceedings of a wedding, with exchange of rings and vows, the wedding speech, and the luncheon!Though everything went smoothly, Mrs. Fowler could not help shedding tears.She was pleased that her daughter was finally getting married, especially since she was looking forward to this.But now that Rea really did marry, she was worried that her life might get difficult and unhappy.Such was the worrisome nature of mothers.-Later, Stan led Rea to Isaac's table.They were all acquainted, but Stan introduced everyone once again to reacquaint them with Rea.After all, she was no longer Zachary's friend's cousin now, but Stan's wife.Erin was grinning from ear to ear. "Congratulations.""Thank you." Rea smiled in return."Congrats," Baby said, imitating the adults.Rea reached out to stroke his c
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Zachary said, "I heard you sealed the deal with Rea Fowler, and her family is preparing for your wedding."Stan smiled. "I'm the look of success—getting a girl couldn't be simpler. See? I'm getting married already.""Well, I guess we're all taken now," Erin said.Tommy poked his head up just then. "Congratulations, Uncle Stan.""Thank you." Stan chuckled, patting his head."Also, I heard that you're marrying into the Fowler family?" Zachary asked.Everyone turned to stare at Stan in shock, but it was understandable.Stan was not that modest that he would have to go that far—he had money and was successful enough to afford a wife.Still, Zachary—who knew the Fowlers—suggested, "To be fair, they do need someone to take care of the family business…"-Either way, it meant that Irene's family would be delaying their return trip to Franconia.After all, none of them had expected to attend Stan's wedding so soon after Zachary's.Stan himself did not expect that either, as he had
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"What's the problem? We've already slept together," Rea said as she put her clothes on.She frowned as Stan was still on the bed and not moving. "What, are you going to stay in my bed forever?""What am I supposed to wear?" Stan shrugged. "You haven't brought my clothes here.""I'll get it for you."Rea remembered his suitcase then and hurried downstairs to bring it up."Wear whatever you like. I'll be waiting downstairs," she said and hurried away.Stan got out of bed and put on a suit—it was only right to dress formally when it came to discussing marriage.After cleaning up and heading downstairs, he found Rea sandwiched by her parents.Stan had no idea if she had already mentioned it, but both Mr. and Mrs. Fowler were both staring at him, leaving him further tense.Clearing his throat, Stan began, "Excuse me, but—""Yes, we agree to you marrying our daughter.""You mean marrying into our family," Rea corrected them.Everyone else was staring at her before asking all at o
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If Rea asked her parents now, they would only get sad, and life would become difficult for everyoneWhat should she do to make them happy?Right, she could get married! Her parents would definitely be pleased. As for the choice of bridegroom, did she not have one readily available here?If Stan could pretend to be her boyfriend, he could definitely be her husband too.They could fake their marriage if they had to!Putting the medical file back where she found it, she wobbled up to her feet and left the room.Stan had yet to step out of the bathroom when she returned, so she sat on the bed and waited.After a while, Stan stepped out with a towel around his waist and paused when he saw Rea sitting there. "Where are my clothes?" He asked, presuming that Rea had forgotten since there was nothing on the bed or the table. "My suitcase is still in your car trunk."Rea turned toward him. "Let's get married."Stan was left speechless for a moment and soon chuckled, "Did you forge
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Mrs. Fowler smacked her daughter, but while Rea thought she was angry, she said instead, "Just do your best."Rea's mind was blown—were her parents bewitched? They were completely different from before! A long time ago, her parents had used to tell her that she did not have to marry as long as she was happy.But later on, they had persistently sent her on blind dates… and now, they were telling her to seduce a man?Touching her mother's forehead, Rea asked, "Are you sick?"Mrs. Fowler slapped her hand off. "Your dad and I are leaving now.""Yeah." Mr. Fowler nodded. "The chauffeur is waiting."Rea walked them to the door and watched as their car left before returning inside.She did not go upstairs since Stan was asleep, and she would be bored—she was the type who just could not sit still.However, it was inappropriate if she left since that would leave nobody home.In her boredom, she thought of pranking Stan. She headed upstairs to find him asleep, and soundly at that.Ca
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Unable to argue against her parents, Rea said, "Fine, fine. Whatever you say."Mrs. Fowler smiled. "Then help Stan upstairs to get some rest.""Which room?" Rea asked.Mrs. Fowler realized with a start and quickly said, "Oh, there's no bedding in the guest room… So let him stay in your room."Rea was left staring at her in shock. "When did you get so open-minded? Letting a man stay in your daughter's room?"Mrs. Fowler shrugged. "What can he do when he's drunk?""Haven't you heard of drunken fumbles?" Rea asked.Both Mr. and Mrs. Fowler shook their heads at the same time. "Nope."Rea was left totally speechless—this was just outrageous!She would think that Stan was actually their son, if it was not for the fact that they were not acquainted before.They were not like this before either—even if they were urging her to get married, they were not throwing her at a man like this!Mr. Fowler then said, "If anything happens, we'll demand that he takes responsibility and marries y
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"I get it," Stan replied quietly. "I wouldn't have been upset even if you didn't explain yourself. But since you did, I forgive you."Rea's brow creased as she pursed her lips. "See? I knew it. We really shouldn't be too nice to you."While Stan was speechless, Mrs. Fowler was enthusiastically putting food on Stan's plate. "This is our family's favorite dish. Try it."Stan nodded after a bite. "It's good."Mrs. Fowler smiled, while Mr. Fowler poured him a glass of wine. "Can you hold your liquor?"Stan smiled. "More or less.""You're being humble now." Mr. Fowler smiled at him. "You're definitely a good drinker.""A little."Rea had enough right then. "Dad, Stan has work to do, and he has to return to Franconia tomorrow. You're going to make things difficult for him."Mr. Fowler smiled awkwardly. "Right…" "You think?" Rea huffed, snatching his wine away. "Everyone only gets to have one glass."Mr. Fowler glared at Rea. "Party pooper."Rea shrugged. "I'm doing this for your
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Rea turned her head aside. "Then what's your hobby?"Stan did a double take and remembered his life… which was work and more work.It had been years since he took leave, and he would not get to goof off the last few days if it had not been for Zachary's wedding.Hobby? He certainly did not have anything like that.Now that he thought about it, his life was boring and monotonous, and he did not have anyone very close.That was why he wanted a kind, understanding wife to care and offer him company while he took care of her needs.When he looked up at Rea, he clearly felt that she was not for him—he needed someone to take care of him, but with her, he would be busy taking care of her instead."You're looking at me weirdly," Rea suddenly said."How so?" Stan asked.Rea moved closer, looking him in the eyes and asking solemnly, "Don't tell me—you've fallen for me?""You don't just suffer from a flawed personality—you're narcissistic too."Stan pursed his lips and checked the tim
