Noah waited for Oliver’s response. When he was confessing about his relationship with Aria, solely he knew how nervous and anxious he had been. Now that he had advised him the whole lot, he waited in anticipation and tried to learn Oliver’s expressions. Nonetheless, Oliver had a clean look on his face making it extremely tough for Noah to learn what he was considering.
Noah needed to wait for a very long time earlier than Oliver made a transfer. He held Noah’s hand in his whereas his eyes have been mounted on him. Noah might really feel his fingers tremble and he had a foul feeling in his intestine. ‘Was he going to reject his relationship? Will he not enable me to be with Aria?’
“Noah, look, I do know you’re a good particular person and I additionally know what sort of a background you have got, apart from the very fact that you’re a Carter. You’ve got been linked to the Underworld and your mentor has advised me some issues about it.” And Noah’s hopes exploded as if that they had been sitting on a time bomb. His face fell, but he tried to stay robust. His coronary heart was enveloped with a blanket of disappointment and his thoughts had short-circuited. Nonetheless, he remained poker-faced. He didn’t reveal any of his emotions.
If Oliver rejected their relationship, that didn’t imply he couldn’t proceed being with Aria. She had the ultimate say in it and he wouldn’t power her. Nonetheless, he knew the probabilities of the connection going robust was subsequent to nil. As soon as the reality got here out, Aria would positively go away him. Any which manner, he was certain to lose.
“I used to be skeptical at first once I discovered about what you probably did. It was nothing however torturing folks and likewise killing them. However your mentor defined it to me clearly. It was my mistake to have judged what you probably did as against the law. All people on this world needs to maintain their households and themselves protected. If I used to be in your place, perhaps I’d kill folks too to save lots of my household.”
Oliver’s phrases introduced a glimmer of hope in Noah’s coronary heart. If he was keen to just accept him, then he might in some way persuade Aria. He might make it as much as her in any respect prices. The disappointment vanished and his face blossomed like a sunflower. Oliver might discover the modifications in him and he stifled a smile. ‘This boy is pure and delicate, utterly completely different from what he exhibits to the world.’
“In case your emotions for my daughter is trustworthy and real, I’ve no issues with it. You’ve got my blessings.” Noah’s face bloomed without delay. He was sincerely gratified in the direction of Oliver for his understanding. “Foolish boy, did you assume I’d reject you?” Noah scratched his head awkwardly. “I do not assume my daughter would discover anyone extra succesful and higher than you. I’ll haven’t any objections with you two being collectively. In return, I need a promise from you. I would like you to maintain my daughter protected and I belief you are able to do it.”
“Sure, Mr. West. I’ll hold your daughter protected and glad. I am going to defend her with my life.”
“That won’t do.” Oliver interrupted him. “It’s essential to hold your self protected too. I do not need my daughter to lose you. It is best to stay lengthy and provides me a great deal of grandkids.”
Noah smiled listening to Oliver’s phrases. He was glad that he had bought such a smart and superior father-in-law. Now that he had bought blessings from Oliver, he had one much less factor to fret about. However he could not cease questioning why folks have been anticipating Aria and him to supply youngsters as quickly as doable. He had not even had intercourse along with her within the first place, for god’s sake. Although he was dying to make like to her, he was limiting himself. It was not the best time but.
“Okay, my earlier query continues to be being unanswered. How did you discover the pen drives?”
“I’ve some issues I need to inform you.”
“Sure?”
“Your daughters have no idea that you’re with us.”
“That I observed.” Oliver had sensed it lengthy again. In any other case, his household would have come to fulfill after he had woken up.
“Additionally, I’ve not advised them that I find out about you and that you’re with us.” Oliver checked out him silently, ready for him to proceed. “So, they’re trying to find you. Ivy requested considered one of my pals for assist and you understand who he’s. He had include us the final time I used to be right here.”
Oliver nodded in realization. “What’s his identify?”
“Joshua, Joshua Martin.”
“He’s a Martin?”
“Sure.”
“That explains why he was right here. He was skilled by Theo too, proper?”
“Sure. When Ivy got here to him, you have been nonetheless unconscious. So, we needed to mislead her about it, about you. Nonetheless, my pal supplied to assist her and we got here throughout the pen drives in your own home.”
“That explains it.”
“I’ve one thing I need to ask. What do you need to do now Mr. West? You do notice that your daughters have no idea about your whereabouts, proper? Do you need to meet them straight away or will you wait till we discover the culprits?” Noah stressed what he had in thoughts. He wished that Oliver would keep hidden till the whole lot returned to regular. Else, not solely would there be a hazard to his life, even his daughters can be in danger.
“How unhealthy is it on the market?”
“Mr. West, your daughter, Ivy has following the identical case as you. She is attempting to uncover all of the hospitals which are concerned in these sorts of actions.”
“What?” Oliver was perplexed. He remembered telling Ivy about this concern when he was engaged on it. He had no concept that she would take this up after his disappearance. Now that he thought of it, he couldn’t assist however admire his daughter all of the extra.
“Sure, Ivy is on the case and the problem which had been buried for all these years has been dug up and introduced out open. It won’t be lengthy earlier than folks will begin noticing her. Nonetheless, when you come out and present your self, this would possibly solely result in extra issues. Proper now Ivy is protected and sound. However which may not be the case later.”
“You’re proper. I want to remain hidden for a while. But when what you’re saying is true, then my daughter’s life can be at risk, proper?” Oliver requested, his voice quivering on the finish.
“Don’t fret Mr. West. I’ll defend your daughters. Furthermore, Ivy is just not a pushover. She has some tips up her sleeves. She won’t get caught that simply.” Noah spoke these phrases with delight. he had full belief in her skills and likewise, he can be there to maintain her protected. Oliver was assured with Noah’s phrases. He knew he might belief him. Below Noah’s watch, no one would dare attempt to contact his daughters.