I’m Someone Else

Chapter 235

Chapter 235

“All right.” After that, Sean ordered his men to remove the dead bodies and clean up the bloodstains in the kitchen. He glanced at Thomas, then at Chloe, who was still crying in Thomas’ arms. Even without Thomas saying anything, Sean had a rough idea of what had happened. He didn’t ask any questions and shook his head as he left the rental house. I shouldn’t bother them because she needs to find comfort in him.

After crying for a while, she must have been exhausted as she fell into a deep sleep in Thomas’ embrace. Then, he gently lifted and carried her to her bedroom, tucking her under the covers. Seeing her in that vulnerable state, he couldn’t help but feel a pang of heartache. She has barely recovered from her previous fears, and the earlier assassination attempt has traumatized her again. I wonder how long it will take her to recover completely. Hind Family, Yam Family, Xalmar Family! You’re in for it now! The realization brought a chill to his features, and he silently pledged to keep going until he wiped out the three families.

Meanwhile, Molly stood nearby, watching in a daze. I can read his rage right off his face!

“Molly, if you don’t want to leave, you can stay here tonight,” Thomas said. He knew that when Chloe woke up, she would still be scared, and he also knew that he could do little to ease her fears. In addition, he had also considered that if Molly could stay, it would be even better because, as girls of a similar age, they would undoubtedly have common interests to discuss.

“Okay.” She blushed after saying this as her face turned crimson. Did he just invite me to spend the night here? Does this imply that he accepted me? Good news, indeed! According to Chloe, he rents this place, so this is his home! He has been extremely busy recently and has been unable to come home. Oh my gosh! Molly, oh Molly, you’ll be spending the night at his house! He specifically asked that you stay!

With all these thoughts whirling around in her head, her heart felt like it might burst out of her chest at any second. Unfortunately, all of her romantic notions were just wishful thinking on her part. Thomas had no ulterior motives when he asked her to stay, as it was solely to keep Chloe company and nothing else.

If Chloe and Molly were both in danger at the same time and he had to choose one to save, he wouldn’t think twice about choosing Chloe because she was his bottom line and his motivation for survival. In contrast to Chloe, Molly was just another girl to him. Perhaps, he was a somewhat selfish person.

Conversely, who would Thomas choose to save if both Olivia and Chloe were in danger simultaneously? He had given this some thought but was still at a loss for an answer. Initially, he believed he would choose Chloe without hesitation because she was the sister of his best friend Zachary and his own sister, but he began to have second thoughts. Despite this, he had to admit that his attitude toward Olivia gradually changed as he spent more time with her.

“Chloe, I’m back!” Adam walked in holding a birdcage. From the looks of it, he had just finished walking his bird. “Thomas, you’re back? Oh, where’s Chloe?”

“She’s tired and already asleep,” Thomas replied.

“Oh!” Adam nodded without much thought. “Hey, why is the kitchen window broken?”

“It was hit by something just now. We’ll have someone come and fix it tomorrow.” Thomas grinned, relieved that Sean had taken care of cleaning up the kitchen. Otherwise, Adam would have been frightened. It was better to keep things under wraps, and Adam didn’t need to know what had happened.

“Hmm, it must have been those mischievous kids in the neighborhood!” Adam said, although his words lacked any blame as his eyes were filled with affection. It was clear that he liked those children.

After saying this, Adam returned to his bedroom while Thomas reclined on the couch. After what had transpired, Thomas could not return to the hospital tonight and must remain here. His room was given to Molly, so he had to make do with the couch for the night.

Immediately after he lay down, his phone rang, and it was Quincy. “Thomas, where are you?” He sounded frantic, and it turned out that he had already left the hospital and was on his way to the rental house along with John and Samuel.

“I’m with Chloe. There was an assassination attempt, but I took care of it,” Thomas replied.

“I’ll be there in five minutes!” Quincy didn’t wait for Thomas’ response and hung up.

Thomas was taken aback upon hearing this. He would be here in five minutes? He is already on his way, but why is he coming here?

Five minutes passed in an instant, and Quincy called him again, instructing him to meet them at the neighborhood entrance.

Later, as Thomas walked out of the neighborhood, he noticed a row of cars parked in front. Then, he gazed over and saw Quincy, John, and Samuel. However, Thomas was puzzled at the sight. What day is it today? Why are all three of them here?

“Hey!”

Quincy opened the car door, and a strong smell of blood filled the air. Thomas’ expression froze as he looked inside the car and noticed it was filled with dead bodies.

Nonetheless, that wasn’t the most shocking part. John and Samuel did the same, opening the doors of their respective cars. Soon, all the doors were open, and over thirty bodies were laid out before Thomas’ eyes.

Their deaths were surprisingly uniform, and all were stabbed with a dagger!

Thomas was shocked upon seeing this. What happened? How did so many people end up dead?

“Thomas, I’m sorry,” Quincy said with a hint of regret. “Our three families sent people to secretly protect Chloe, hoping to help you resolve potential threats and allow you to focus on Olivia’s affairs. Still, they were no match for the attackers. If you hadn’t returned, today could have ended in a catastrophe.” Now that he thought about it, he felt a shiver run down his spine.

After hearing this, Thomas took two steps back. He never expected that Quincy and the others were secretly protecting Chloe. So, these thirty-plus bodies before me have all died to protect Chloe! Since he was a man of keen intellect, he quickly connected the dots implicating that these people were undoubtedly killed by the three assassins. Despite his eight years in the military, where he had grown accustomed to deaths, he felt a pang of sorrow. When he thought of their sacrifices, his breath became shallow and rapid.

Meanwhile, in Quincy’s car, one of the deceased was still holding a phone, the screen of which was brightly lit. Hence, Thomas approached to look, and the message interface displayed only five words: ‘I’m sorry, Old Mr. Hofstead!’

The message had been sent successfully, and the recipient’s number was Quincy’s!