Chapter 18 Nolans hand trembled violently , nearly dropping his phone . He staggered , almost falling , as the assistants words echoed through his mind like a knife repeatedly plunging into his heart . Thats impossible ! It cant be ! A metallic taste filled his throat before blood erupted from his mouth , splattering across the window in front of him . The world began to spin around him before he collapsed heavily to the ground . When Nolan regained consciousness , he saw nothing but blinding white . The sharp smell of antiseptic filled his nostrils , accompanied by the rhythmic beeping of medical equipment . His assistant sat beside the bed , red eyed , clutching a folder tightly . Seeing Nolan awake , he leaned forward , his voice hoarse Sir , youre finally awake . Nolans vision was blurry as he struggled to focus What … happened to me ? The assistant lowered his head , his voice catching You collapsed after coughing up blood . The doctors worked on you for twenty four hours straight … they issued critical condition notices several times . Nolans brow furrowed as fragmented images flashed through his mind the assistants voice on the phone , the news of Aurelias death … His heart contracted painfully as he asked , his voice weak but urgent A..Aurelia … shes really dead ? The assistants throat bobbed as he nodded Yes , sir . Miss Thorne … had terminal cancer . And then they took so much blood..She was gone before they even realized what was happening . Her final wish was a sky burial , which is why I requested leave to take her remains to Tibet . The burial master said she was a pure soul … A pure soul ? Nolans voice was barely audible as his fingers unconsciously gripped the sheets , k Mes turning white . Seeing his reaction , the assistants eyes welled up further . He pulled a document from his pocket and handed it to Nolan with trembling hands Sir , I … I couldnt live with myself . I investigated what really happened that night . This contains the truth . Nolans shaking fingers took the document and opened to the first page . As he read through it , his face grew increasingly pale , shock and anguish threatening to overflow from his eyes . 06-52 Eternal Pledge , Where Mountains Touch 11.2 % Chapter 18 The document detailed the truth behind the accident how Nolans mother , during a depressive episode , had mistaken a security guard for Nolans father and slept with him . To protect the Creed familys reputation , Aurelia had shouldered all the blame , even allowing Nolan himself to send her to prison . She … she did it for me … Nolans voice was so hoarse it was barely audible as his fingers gripped the document tightly . Another searing pain shot through his chest as he coughed up more blood , staining the white sheets crimson . His body fell back helplessly against the bed as the world began to blur . Sir ! Sir !!! Doctors and nurses rushed in as the emergency alarm sounded throughout the room . As Nolans consciousness faded , he thought he heard Aurelias voice . He remembered her hesitant glances , her forced smiles in his presence , the countless times hed noticed her paleness … His heart felt as if it were being crushed by an invisible hand , the pain making it nearly impossible to breathe . Outside the emergency room , Nolans father and Evangeline arrived hurriedly . His fathers face was dark , his tone impatient Wasnt Nolan looking for Aurelia ? How did he end up this ? That woman really is nothing but trouble ! Evangeline stood to the side , her face pale and eyes uneasy . like She was about to speak when the assistant suddenly stood up , his voice cold with anger Miss Thorne is . They took so much of her blood to save Miss Winters that her heart stopped on that night . Evangeline reacted as if struck by lightning , her body jolting as the color drained from her face What ? She … she died saving me ? Nolans father let out a cold laugh , his tone full of contempt Good riddance ! A woman like that should have died long ago ! Chapter 18 Nolans hand trembled violently , nearly dropping his phone . He staggered , almost falling , as the assistants words echoed through his mind like a knife repeatedly plunging into his heart . Thats impossible ! It cant be ! A metallic taste filled his throat before blood erupted from his mouth , splattering across the window in front of him . The world began to spin around him before he collapsed heavily to the ground . When Nolan regained consciousness , he saw nothing but blinding white . The sharp smell of antiseptic filled his nostrils , accompanied by the rhythmic beeping of medical equipment . His assistant sat beside the bed , red eyed , clutching a folder tightly . Seeing Nolan awake , he leaned forward , his voice hoarse Sir , youre finally awake . Nolans vision was blurry as he struggled to focus What … happened to me ? The assistant lowered his head , his voice catching You collapsed after coughing up blood . The doctors worked on you for twenty four hours straight … they issued critical condition notices several times . Nolans brow furrowed as fragmented images flashed through his mind the assistants voice on the phone , the news of Aurelias death … His heart contracted painfully as he asked , his voice weak but urgent A..Aurelia … shes really dead ? The assistants throat bobbed as he nodded Yes , sir . Miss Thorne … had terminal cancer . And then they took so much blood..She was gone before they even realized what was happening . Her final wish was a sky burial , which is why I requested leave to take her remains to Tibet . The burial master said she was a pure soul … A pure soul ? Nolans voice was barely audible as his fingers unconsciously gripped the sheets , k Mes turning white . Seeing his reaction , the assistants eyes welled up further . He pulled a document from his pocket and handed it to Nolan with trembling hands Sir , I … I couldnt live with myself . I investigated what really happened that night . This contains the truth . Nolans shaking fingers took the document and opened to the first page . As he read through it , his face grew increasingly pale , shock and anguish threatening to overflow from his eyes . 06-52 Eternal Pledge , Where Mountains Touch 11.2 % Chapter 18 The document detailed the truth behind the accident how Nolans mother , during a depressive episode , had mistaken a security guard for Nolans father and slept with him . To protect the Creed familys reputation , Aurelia had shouldered all the blame , even allowing Nolan himself to send her to prison . She … she did it for me … Nolans voice was so hoarse it was barely audible as his fingers gripped the document tightly . Another searing pain shot through his chest as he coughed up more blood , staining the white sheets crimson . His body fell back helplessly against the bed as the world began to blur . Sir ! Sir !!! Doctors and nurses rushed in as the emergency alarm sounded throughout the room . As Nolans consciousness faded , he thought he heard Aurelias voice . He remembered her hesitant glances , her forced smiles in his presence , the countless times hed noticed her paleness … His heart felt as if it were being crushed by an invisible hand , the pain making it nearly impossible to breathe . Outside the emergency room , Nolans father and Evangeline arrived hurriedly . His fathers face was dark , his tone impatient Wasnt Nolan looking for Aurelia ? How did he end up this ? That woman really is nothing but trouble ! Evangeline stood to the side , her face pale and eyes uneasy . like She was about to speak when the assistant suddenly stood up , his voice cold with anger Miss Thorne is . They took so much of her blood to save Miss Winters that her heart stopped on that night . Evangeline reacted as if struck by lightning , her body jolting as the color drained from her face What ? She … she died saving me ? Nolans father let out a cold laugh , his tone full of contempt Good riddance ! A woman like that should have died long ago ! Chapter 18 Nolans hand trembled violently , nearly dropping his phone . He staggered , almost falling , as the assistants words echoed through his mind like a knife repeatedly plunging into his heart . Thats impossible ! It cant be ! A metallic taste filled his throat before blood erupted from his mouth , splattering across the window in front of him . The world began to spin around him before he collapsed heavily to the ground . When Nolan regained consciousness , he saw nothing but blinding white . The sharp smell of antiseptic filled his nostrils , accompanied by the rhythmic beeping of medical equipment . His assistant sat beside the bed , red eyed , clutching a folder tightly . Seeing Nolan awake , he leaned forward , his voice hoarse Sir , youre finally awake . Nolans vision was blurry as he struggled to focus What … happened to me ? The assistant lowered his head , his voice catching You collapsed after coughing up blood . The doctors worked on you for twenty four hours straight … they issued critical condition notices several times . Nolans brow furrowed as fragmented images flashed through his mind the assistants voice on the phone , the news of Aurelias death … His heart contracted painfully as he asked , his voice weak but urgent A..Aurelia … shes really dead ? The assistants throat bobbed as he nodded Yes , sir . Miss Thorne … had terminal cancer . And then they took so much blood..She was gone before they even realized what was happening . Her final wish was a sky burial , which is why I requested leave to take her remains to Tibet . The burial master said she was a pure soul … A pure soul ? Nolans voice was barely audible as his fingers unconsciously gripped the sheets , k Mes turning white . Seeing his reaction , the assistants eyes welled up further . He pulled a document from his pocket and handed it to Nolan with trembling hands Sir , I … I couldnt live with myself . I investigated what really happened that night . This contains the truth . Nolans shaking fingers took the document and opened to the first page . As he read through it , his face grew increasingly pale , shock and anguish threatening to overflow from his eyes . 06-52 Eternal Pledge , Where Mountains Touch 11.2 % Chapter 18 The document detailed the truth behind the accident how Nolans mother , during a depressive episode , had mistaken a security guard for Nolans father and slept with him . To protect the Creed familys reputation , Aurelia had shouldered all the blame , even allowing Nolan himself to send her to prison . She … she did it for me … Nolans voice was so hoarse it was barely audible as his fingers gripped the document tightly . Another searing pain shot through his chest as he coughed up more blood , staining the white sheets crimson . His body fell back helplessly against the bed as the world began to blur . Sir ! Sir !!! Doctors and nurses rushed in as the emergency alarm sounded throughout the room . As Nolans consciousness faded , he thought he heard Aurelias voice . He remembered her hesitant glances , her forced smiles in his presence , the countless times hed noticed her paleness … His heart felt as if it were being crushed by an invisible hand , the pain making it nearly impossible to breathe . Outside the emergency room , Nolans father and Evangeline arrived hurriedly . His fathers face was dark , his tone impatient Wasnt Nolan looking for Aurelia ? How did he end up this ? That woman really is nothing but trouble ! Evangeline stood to the side , her face pale and eyes uneasy . like She was about to speak when the assistant suddenly stood up , his voice cold with anger Miss Thorne is . They took so much of her blood to save Miss Winters that her heart stopped on that night . Evangeline reacted as if struck by lightning , her body jolting as the color drained from her face What ? She … she died saving me ? Nolans father let out a cold laugh , his tone full of contempt Good riddance ! A woman like that should have died long ago ! The assistants fists clenched tightly , his knuckles white with strain . Taking a deep breath , he handed another document to Nolans father Youve all misunderstood Miss Thorne ! This contains the truth about what happened that night . Cternal Pledge Where Mountains Touc 11.5 % Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Chapter 18 Nolans hand trembled violently , nearly dropping his phone . He staggered , almost falling , as the assistants words echoed through his mind like a knife repeatedly plunging into his heart . Thats impossible ! It cant be ! A metallic taste filled his throat before blood erupted from his mouth , splattering across the window in front of him . The world began to spin around him before he collapsed heavily to the ground . When Nolan regained consciousness , he saw nothing but blinding white . The sharp smell of antiseptic filled his nostrils , accompanied by the rhythmic beeping of medical equipment . His assistant sat beside the bed , red eyed , clutching a folder tightly . Seeing Nolan awake , he leaned forward , his voice hoarse Sir , youre finally awake . Nolans vision was blurry as he struggled to focus What … happened to me ? The assistant lowered his head , his voice catching You collapsed after coughing up blood . The doctors worked on you for twenty four hours straight … they issued critical condition notices several times . Nolans brow furrowed as fragmented images flashed through his mind the assistants voice on the phone , the news of Aurelias death … His heart contracted painfully as he asked , his voice weak but urgent A..Aurelia … shes really dead ? The assistants throat bobbed as he nodded Yes , sir . Miss Thorne … had terminal cancer . And then they took so much blood..She was gone before they even realized what was happening . Her final wish was a sky burial , which is why I requested leave to take her remains to Tibet . The burial master said she was a pure soul … A pure soul ? Nolans voice was barely audible as his fingers unconsciously gripped the sheets , k Mes turning white . Seeing his reaction , the assistants eyes welled up further . He pulled a document from his pocket and handed it to Nolan with trembling hands Sir , I … I couldnt live with myself . I investigated what really happened that night . This contains the truth . Nolans shaking fingers took the document and opened to the first page . As he read through it , his face grew increasingly pale , shock and anguish threatening to overflow from his eyes . 06-52 Eternal Pledge , Where Mountains Touch 11.2 % Chapter 18 The document detailed the truth behind the accident how Nolans mother , during a depressive episode , had mistaken a security guard for Nolans father and slept with him . To protect the Creed familys reputation , Aurelia had shouldered all the blame , even allowing Nolan himself to send her to prison . She … she did it for me … Nolans voice was so hoarse it was barely audible as his fingers gripped the document tightly . Another searing pain shot through his chest as he coughed up more blood , staining the white sheets crimson . His body fell back helplessly against the bed as the world began to blur . Sir ! Sir !!! Doctors and nurses rushed in as the emergency alarm sounded throughout the room . As Nolans consciousness faded , he thought he heard Aurelias voice . He remembered her hesitant glances , her forced smiles in his presence , the countless times hed noticed her paleness … His heart felt as if it were being crushed by an invisible hand , the pain making it nearly impossible to breathe . Outside the emergency room , Nolans father and Evangeline arrived hurriedly . His fathers face was dark , his tone impatient Wasnt Nolan looking for Aurelia ? How did he end up this ? That woman really is nothing but trouble ! Evangeline stood to the side , her face pale and eyes uneasy . like She was about to speak when the assistant suddenly stood up , his voice cold with anger Miss Thorne is . They took so much of her blood to save Miss Winters that her heart stopped on that night . Evangeline reacted as if struck by lightning , her body jolting as the color drained from her face What ? She … she died saving me ? Nolans father let out a cold laugh , his tone full of contempt Good riddance ! A woman like that should have died long ago ! The assistants fists clenched tightly , his knuckles white with strain . Taking a deep breath , he handed another document to Nolans father Youve all misunderstood Miss Thorne ! This contains the truth about what happened that night . Cternal Pledge Where Mountains Touc 11.5 % Chapter 19 Chapter 19 The assistants fists clenched tightly , his knuckles white with strain . Taking a deep breath , he handed another document to Nolans father Youve all misunderstood Miss Thorne ! This contains the truth about what happened that night . Cternal Pledge Where Mountains Touc 11.5 % Chapter 19 Chapter 19 The assistants fists clenched tightly , his knuckles white with strain . Taking a deep breath , he handed another document to Nolans father Youve all misunderstood Miss Thorne ! This contains the truth about what happened that night . 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