Chapter 145

In the end, Ethan Hart finally found Lillian Barron and pulled her out from the dirt. “Miss Lillian, you’re safe now.” Her vision was blurry from exhaustion, but Ethan’s voice somehow etched itself deep into her mind. It was the first time Ethan had seen Lillian looking so fragile and miserable. Usually, she was all sass and fire, but this time, she looked like she'd been through hell — he figured she must’ve been terrified. They were still up in the mountains, and with no cars able to get through and Lillian running a low fever, Ethan had no choice but to carry her all the way down. His firm back gave her a rare sense of comfort. Maybe it was the fever messing with her, but her heartbeat was racing like crazy. “Hey… what’s your name?” Her voice was barely audible, weak and shaky. “Ethan Hart — assistant to Alexander,” he replied simply. “I’m… Lillian Barron…” But before Ethan could say anything else, she passed out from exhaustion. He rushed her to the hospital as fast as he could. Ne