Chapter 185
Chapter 185:
“Dad, what’s going on?” Helena asked, but Albert was already addressing Dario with a steady gaze. “You’ll arrange my transfer to another facility, right?” With a nod from Dario, Albert replied, “Okay, let’s go p>
“Dad, can you tell me what’s happening?” Helena’s voice was laced with disbelief. Albert had just woken up; how could he immediately place such trust in Dario? And the photo—was the baby in it really her?
Albert squeezed her hand gently, his voice soothing. “Don’t worry, Helena. Everything will be explained once we settle in at the new place p>
With mixed feelings, Helena decided to trust her father’s judgment. Dario efficiently handled the nursing home’s discharge procedures, and they departed soon after.
As they descended in the elevator, Alden had just arrived.
Helena stepped out of the elevator, thinking she might have caught a snippet of Alden’s voice in the bustling lobby, yet she remained uncertain.
Helena, supporting her frail father, hesitated briefly.
“Do you want to uncover your origins?” Dario asked, his voice both compelling and coaxing.
Reflecting on the secrets Alden had withheld from her, Helena pressed her lips together. This time, she decided, she would prioritize her own needs.
With that resolve, she exited the nursing home with Dario and her father.
Meanwhile, Alden arrived at Albert’s room only to find it empty. He inquired with a nurse, who informed him that Helena and a man had just taken Albert away. Alden was overcome with a mix of fury and panic, his fist crashing into the nearby full-length mirror.
The glass splintered with a loud crash. Blood dripped from his hand, speckling the floor crimson.
Xavier, witnessing the scene, recoiled slightly. Having known Alden for years, he had never seen him so utterly unhinged.
Alden was typically the epitome of composure, seemingly unshakable. But now, for the first time, he had lost it.
The atmosphere in the room turned oppressive. The nurse who had just spoken to Alden was visibly shaken, her complexion ghostly.
𝓜𝓮𝓻𝓮 𝒞𝒽𝒶𝓅𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓈: gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⩸𝖼𝗈𝗺
Xavier quickly regained his composure, first offering an apology to the nurse on behalf of Alden, then inquiring about the description of the man who had accompanied Helena.
“He was quite young and tall, wore rimless glasses, and was… quite handsome,” the nurse said hesitantly.
Taking a moment to steady his breathing, Alden regained his composure. Pulling out his phone, he displayed a photo to the nurse. “Is this the man p>
Upon seeing the photo of Dario, the nurse confirmed with a nod.
Alden’s usually steadfast demeanor had wavered significantly under the pressure of the moment. After expressing his gratitude to the nurse, he assured her that he would cover the cost for the damage to the room.
The nurse, still somewhat anxious, quickly agreed, then expressed concern over Alden’s injury. “Would you like us to treat that wound p>
“No, thank you.” Alden dismissed the offer, showing no concern for his own bleeding hand as he instructed Xavier to escort the nurse out.
When Xavier returned, Alden, clenching his teeth from the strain, asked, “Have you uncovered anything about Dario p>
“Yes!” Xavier responded, producing the information.
It turned out Dario’s background was far from simple. He was a seasoned investigator with multiple citizenships, known to use over ten different aliases, with a footprint that spanned globally.
Someone like that getting close to Helena almost guaranteed he was employed by some formidable entity. Alden clenched the document in his hand.
He was consumed with guilt and concern for Helena at that moment. The constant deceptions and secrets had already shattered Helena’s trust. After being separated from her in the chaos at the Wilson Group headquarters, he had…
Alden had planned to bypass the media frenzy and return home immediately, but his grandmother’s sudden health crisis had detained him for hours.
The thought of how devastated Helena must have felt, enough to seek solace in someone like Dario, weighed heavily on him. Fear that Dario might harm Helena tightened Alden’s chest. He tried to call her several times, but each attempt failed to connect. The persistent busy signals only heightened his unease.
His breathing grew labored as he instructed in a steely tone, “Continue the investigation—find out who Dario is working for! And get a team to locate Helena—no matter what it takes, she must be found p>