บททั้งหมดของ The Guardian's Return: บทที่ 721 - บทที่ 730

Many came running when they heard the sound. However, all they found was Stephen clutching a plastic bottle, sobbing uncontrollably.Harrison arrived and quickly had Stephen taken to his room. He then examined the notes on the floor, pausing when he saw their contents. He immediately recognized them as Lily's messages to Stephen. They were likely left years ago, and finding them now not only triggered Stephen's guilt over Lily but deepened his regret.So many chances had been presented right in front of Stephen, but he had missed them time and time again. Now, with Lily long gone and everything changed, all he had left were those remnants from the past, things he found too late. Everything was too late.After standing there for a moment, Harrison heaved a long sigh and instructed someone to gather everything, making sure nothing was misplaced. Then, he called for Hugo, the psychologist, to Stephen's room.Hugo rushed over when he heard something had happened, confused about what

“I can agree to anything else, but returning to Riveria is not an option."Stephen clenched his fists. "Then I'll die right here. I'll return even if it kills me."Harrison's eyes widened. "Are you threatening me?""If that's how you see it, then yes!" Stephen was resolute.Harrison could tell Stephen was serious this time, so he asked, "Do you know what's happening in Breeze City right now?""No.""It's complete chaos. Various organizations and factions are fighting, with shootouts happening in broad daylight. You're the person they hate most… Going there now would put your life at risk," Harrison explained. "We're keeping you here for your good."Stephen could not believe Breeze City had regressed to such a state. When he left, it had not been nearly as chaotic.That made Stephen hesitate about returning. He had caused Breeze City's collapse, and everyone there must hate him. If people learned he was back, they would surely try to capture and kill him."I won't go back yet t

“He’s one of the few friends I have left.”The heirs and heiress who grew up with him had either gotten married, inherited their family businesses, or furthered their careers abroad. Every time he saw one, there seemed to be one less around, and there were some he had not seen in years.Hugo felt a strange unease hearing Stephen’s voice. The man before him was undeniably handsome and carried an impressive air about him, but nothing about him seemed particularly threatening. He did not understand why Stephen was so afraid that he even apologized on his behalf.“Don’t worry. I won’t hurt him.” Ethan said, “I’m a man who treats others with sincerity. I have a kind heart.”“But as for you.” Ethan turned to Stephen and said, “It’s hard to tell.”A few familiar faces flashed through Stephen’s mind. He raised his head and glanced at Hugo. “You should go back.”Hugo frowned. He knew that Stephen must have recalled bad memories. That was probably the most isolated and desperate he had e

Stephen was a well-known name in Breeze City. Any random passenger on the street would likely have strong opinions about him. The people all believed Stephen was to blame for Breeze City’s current state, and many held a deep grudge against him. When they first got their hands on the weapons, Stephen had left Breeze City. Everyone thought it was a pity that they had guns but no way to get their revenge. Now, the armed forces had been closing in on them, and they were forced to retreat. The morale was low among them, and they were worried about the future. However, upon hearing that Stephen was back, their spirits immediately lifted.“How dare he come back?”Is he here to rub it in our faces?”“He’s the reason we’re in this mess, and now he’s got the nerve to show up again? He’s got some nerve.”All of their grievances and resentment turned into anger directed at Stephen. My people picked up their weapons. “Even if we die, we must drag Stephen to hell with us.”“That bastard d

Yet now, it was all over in just a single day. Hugo pondered for a while and said, “Our armed forces are just too strong. Although they had foreign support, the foreign regions have been in constant turmoil. Different factions are always fighting, which has slowed down their technological advancements. We’ve left them far behind a long time ago.“Their weapons are long outdated. It’s only natural that our armed forces eliminated them so quickly.”Simon and Stephen exchanged a glance, both feeling like Hugo made a good point. “That’s the only possibility.” Stephen nodded.“The foreign forces overestimated themselves and underestimated us,” Simon said smugly. Stephen heaved a sigh of relief. “Since Breeze City is peaceful again, Snow must be safe now.”He had been worried that Snow would be caught in some danger, but fortunately, all the threats had been neutralized. “You guys should get some rest,” Simon said. “I’ll write a report.”The threats being eliminated was good new