Chapter 681

The shout was so real, so clear that he couldn't convince himself he had misheard it. As soon as he heard the name "Jacob," the memories and emotions buried deep within his heart were triggered, flooding his mind like a tidal wave.

Joshua felt like he had been hit on the head with a hammer, his senses numb. He stood there, frozen, like a stake driven into the ground, unable to turn around to look.

The memories associated with the name "Jacob" were painful and torturous. They were memories of a young Joshua who had been forced to leave. That Joshua was long gone, broken and shattered.

"Jacob…"

The voice grew closer, and Joshua felt a sense of disorientation. He felt his forehead dripping in cold sweat and his mind going blank.

Just as his emotions were at a breaking point, a hand suddenly landed on his shoulder.

"Jacob, what are you doing here?"

The voice was right next to his ear. Joshua was startled, then looked at the hand on his shoulder, his entire body going numb.

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