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Chapter 145
Jack also bought a new set of clothes for Connor.
Overjoyed, the children kept shouting, “It’s the new year! It’s the new year!”
Olivia never thought that she would be counting down to the new year on a special island. She didn’t
expect to spend the occasion with a group of strangers either.
She even had Connor in her arms.
After the celebratory dinner, the children gathered for fireworks at sunset. They even stuffed a sparkler
or two in Connor’s hands.
Olivia took many photos of Connor today. Her phone ran out of battery a long time ago.
Fortunately, Jack bought a charger for her. After connecting the charger to the solar panels, Olivia
managed to charge her phone.
As soon as Olivia snapped a photo, a smile appeared on her face.
At that moment, she forgot about the suffering she endured when Ethan locked her up. She just wanted
to be wild and free for
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once.
“Ms. Olivia, come and set off the fireworks with us.”
“Sure.”
Whistling, the fireworks shot into the sky and exploded. The children’s happy faces could be seen
underneath the brilliant lights.
The atmosphere in the study of the Miller residence was another story.
Ethan flung the ashtray onto the floor, which gave a loud crash. He couldn’t get any information from
his intelligence network!
They couldn’t figure out the identities of the kidnappers. They couldn’t track where those kidnappers
went either.
He thought that the kidnappers would ask for ransom soon, but five days had already passed.
It had been an entire five days, but there was nothing from the kidnappers.
He couldn’t figure out why they risked so much to snatch his child but never asked anything from him.
The child wasn’t the only one missing. Olivia, who went after Connor, had disappeared as well.
Ethan’s eyes were bloodshot. He had only napped for a few hours in the past few days.
But it was extremely difficult to look for people without any clues.
What if those people were his enemies and had killed Connor? He should’ve received news of
Connor’s death at least.
If they were kidnappers, why hadn’t they asked for ransom even after so many days?
It was New Year’s Eve, and other people were gathering and having the time of their lives.
In contrast, Ethan walked to the balcony alone, allowing the blanket of snow to cover his body.
“You should rest, Mr. Miller.” Brent draped a coat over Ethan.
Ethan gazed at the snowflakes dancing under the streetlights. A lonely look flashed across his lean
face.
He said in a hoarse voice, “Brent, what should I do if they’re dead?”
What should he do?
Right now, any words of comfort would turn into a dagger that pierced his wounds.
Brent could only repeat, “Mrs. Miller and Master Connor should be fine.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEthan lit a cigarette. As the smoke mingled with the wind and snow, he said in a low voice, “I thought
that I’d be happy if she
died.
“When I saw her leaping into the speedboat, I realized that I was wrong. I was terrified that she might
leave me.”
Before Brent could respond, Ethan answered his own question, “She once asked me if I’d be happy if
she died.
“I never got the chance to tell her that I didn’t want her to die. I want her to live a happy life!”
At that moment, Ethan was already losing his mind. He gripped Brent’s hands tightly, saying, “I never
got to tell her the truth about her child.
“Brent, do you think that she realized it already? Was that why she risked everything to save Connor?”
“Mr. Miller, you’re exhausted. You need proper rest.”
Brent was exasperated. “I know that you’re worried about Master Connor and Mrs. Miller. But if you
collapse, who’ll save them when the kidnappers appear?
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