"To have a surgery tomorrow?"
The news came as a complete surprise to Samuel.
Although he knew Zoe's situation was not good, he didn't expect it to get that bad.
"Zoe couldn't withstand such a long walk,’ Laurel signed, "I don't think Nicole would have let Zoe come
back if not necessary. But now we can only do our best, right? The doctor said that it would be better to
have the operation tomorrow. You are not in good health recently, so you need to have a rest. For Zoe's
sake, and for your own, you'd better not go anywhere.’
It wasn't that Laurel was forcing Samuel to have a rest. She was just offering her own advice.
Samuel thought for a moment and said, “Mom, I see, but I have to go out tonight. I promise you, I'll be
back in the morning, and I'll have a good rest for a day or two, and then I will accompany Zoe.”
"Are you sure you'll be out tonight and back in the morning?”
Laurel didn't know what Samuel was going out for, but the situation was not good right now. They were
all racing against the clock, and a lot of things didn't always go according to their plans.
Samuel fell silent.
He just wanted to see Nicole, to see if she was all right, and to make sure if she was there. If he didn't
go to see her tonight, Samuel would feel uneasy and even lost.
But he was not sure whether he would meet other incidents and to come back tomorrow morning.
Whether he should go or not?
After Zoe's operation, she wouldn't be able to get out of bed for at least ten days.
Samuel didn't think he could live without seeing Nicole for ten days or a half.
He would not be relieved if he didn’t see her being fine, even though he knew she was fine.
His heart that wanted to see Nicole seemed to have grown wings and was about to fly out.
Samuel mused for a while and said, “Mom, I'll try to get back."
Since Samuel say so, Laurel did not persuade him.
"Well, be careful."
"Thanks, mom.’
Samuel turned around and was ready to leave, only to hear Lucas say, standing on the banister on the
second floor, "You must come back tomorrow morning!"
Looking at his son's beautiful eyes, Samuel smiled and then turned away from the Green family.
Samuel left quietly. Few people noticed his, not even Jacob.
When he arrived at the base, Nicole wasn't there, and he went to Nicole's room, where there were
signs that she had lived here.
The faint, distinctive aroma still seemed to float in the air.
Samuel went to the control room.
When they saw that Samuel was coming, they quickly got up, but Samuel stopped them.
"I want to see Nicole and Macon go inside the mountain.”
Their training facilities were equipped with tracking systems that could be seen on the computer.
The people in the control room quickly switched the screen.
Samuel saw that Nicole, weak and fragile, as carrying heavy loads, and Macon seemed to be
extremely strict.
Nicole's forehead was wet with sweat and even her clothes were wet, but she kept going.
Samuel's heart ached.
His heart ached, but there was nothing he could do to stop it.
Maybe Nicole was right, they all thought they could protect Nicole, but who in the world could really
protect the one they loved?
When in real danger, the one who could protect them was always themselves.
"What else courses does she take?”
"Boxing and sparring.”
Samuel frowned slightly at that.
"Where?"
"The training hall in the mountains.”
"Get me a car. I'll take the course.”
When Samuel said this, everyone froze.
He hadn't trained his students himself for years.
But all the people did not say anything, hurriedly to prepare his car.
Samuel arrived at the training ground without stopping.
He changed his gear, put on a headgear and spoke to Macon ahead of time.
Macon was stunned but he didn't show it, and said to Nicole, "There are other instructors waiting for
you in the boxing gym.
Come on.”
Nicole was a little stunned, but did not think too much.
She had always assumed that Macon would stay with her, but it seemed that she had thought too
much. Nicole had no great objection to the arrangement of the base.
After finishing the cross-country run, Nicole was exhausted.
When in the sea, she felt a deep sense of fear.
No one was not afraid of death, and she was no exception. Once she thought she was not afraid of
death, but when she really was face with death, she found that there were so many people on her
mind.
She couldn't let go of her son and daughter, Samuel, and Mr. Bush and Miss Bush.
She didn't want to die. She wanted to live. But now everyone outside was a threat to her, both Allen
and Zama. She wondered who would be the next to hurt her, so she couldn't just be a wimp?
She couldn't just be protected every time.
Everyone had their own affair. Who could protect her all along? And she didn't want to be a drag.
Back at the gym, Nicole collapsed to the ground.
Macon had already left.
Nicole felt so quiet in the training hall that she could have heard a pin drop and her own heartbeat.
She was so weak that she could hardly get up to drink any water.
Just then a glass of warm water was offered to Nicole.
She looked up, only to see a masked figure standing in front of her. It was apparently a man.
"You're the coach?" Nicole gasped.
Her face flushed and she was so exhausted that she couldn't speak fluently. This overload of physical
training made Samuel worry. Was she really going to be able to follow through on those workouts?
She hadn't been trained since child. The most thing to be avoid for her was not to be impetuous and
too eager for success. But would Nicole listen to him?
Without seeing her for a few days, the affection for her overwhelmed him like flood.
Samuel looked greedily at her every inch of skin, which made Nicole feel a little hairy.
Was this coach a freak?
Why were the eyes so hot? It was kind of like Samuel's.
But it would not be him!
Samuel wouldn't be here now.
Even though she told the head office about her situation and told them to tell Samuel her decision, but
with everything Samuel was doing, he would not be here any time soon.
When Nicole analyzed it, she was somewhat disappointed, but it only lasted for a moment.
She was not emotional. Drinking the water, she felt she had regained some strength, and stood up.
“Mr., I go to change clothes first. I will be back right away”
Nicole was so polite that Samuel felt a little uncomfortable, but he didn't know what to say.
Should he tell her now?
How could he teach Nicole if she knew the man was Samuel?
For some reason, for this kind of close combat, he didn't want anyone to touch Nicole at all.
When Nicole saw that Samuel was silent, she assumed that the coach was always silent, just like
Macon. And then she went to the locker room alone.
Samuel saw that her legs were shaking.
How stubborn she was!
It wouldn't waste too much time to have a rest.
But he did not speak out and held back his concern.
Nicole soon came out. Samuel had not finished his glass of water.
Watching the way he drank, Nicole suddenly thought she saw Samuel.
The coach actually had a similar figure as Samuel.
She could not help but shake her head with a wry smile.
She probably missed Samuel too much.
She missed him so much that even she was now in the mountains, anyone could be a stand-in for
Samuel.
Nicole smiled as she approached Samuel.
“I'm ready.”
Samuel looked at her again, and just at that glance, Nicole felt even worse.
He had beautiful eyes, and he looked just like Samuel. Did he...
She suddenly thought of something and was surprised.
"You, you are...”
“Are you ready?"
Samuel spoke again, but in a husky voice.
He was too tired these days that his throat was uncomfortable. Not long ago, he was angered by Lucas
and spat out a mouthful of blood. Besides, his vocal cords were also a little uncomfortable.
Nicole's eyes grew bigger.
Seeing her like this, Samuel thought he had been recognized by Nicole.
He failed hide himself after all, and his voice softened a lot.
"It's going to be tough. Are you sure you want to learn it?”
"Yes.
Nicole nodded firmly, but looked curiously at Samuel and said, “Can you take that mask off? I want to
see your face. Just a glance.’
Samuel smiled at Nicole's request.
He had been exposed, and there was no need to hide it.
Samuel took off his turtleneck and a slightly gaunt face appeared before Nicole.
Nicole covered her mouth, looking excited and surprised.
Samuel raised the corner of his lips slightly, waiting for Nicole's hug, but Nicole took two steps back,
looked at him up and down and said, "You look so alike!”
"What?" Samuel wondered.
“You look just like my husband,’ Nicole whispered. “You look almost the same!”
Samuel's face suddenly clouded over with disappointment
"Who do you think I am?"
“Brother-in-law, I know it's you. Samuel told me about you. He said your name is Vincent, right? Now
that we're family. You don't have to estrange from me. But I didn't expect twins to look so much alike.
There are similarities in height, appearance, and even voice, and if it were not for the hoarse voice, I
might have mistaken you for my husband." Nicole laughed, but Samuel looked gloomier.
"Really? Are you sure you won't mistake me as someone else?”
His voice was full of repressed forbearance, but Nicole didn't catch it, and said confidently, “Absolutely
not!”
Just then Samuel lunged forward and grabbed her wrist, and Nicole was stunned.
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