Chapter 722 Overcoming Fear

"It's okay. I'm here."

Norah sat next to Marlin and softly patted his shoulder

"It's been so long. Are you still afraid?"

Five years had passed since the kidnapping. She had assumed Marlin no longer remembered it

Marlin felt a rush of embarrassment. He was reluctant to reveal his fears to the woman he loved.

Moreover, it had always been Norah who came to his rescue.

"I'm trying to overcome it."

Yet, it lingered as a dark shadow in his mind. The only part of his memory that had vanished was Norah's face.

Once he discovered Norah was his rescuer, he dreamt of her that night, which restored his full memory.

Visions of blood, darkness, abuse, and captivity haunted him.

Five years had passed, but he still couldn't overcome the fear.

Norah, observing Marlin, understood his thoughts. She offered another comforting pat on his shoulder

Those days are behind us. There's nothing left to fear. The more you fear, the more you must face it. I believe in you"

Courage wasn't innate

Norah, too, was human. As a child, she dreaded blood and death. She vividly recalled her first assignment when she took a life for the first time. The disgusting feeling surged within her.

She had spent an entire day vomiting after finishing her task. That night, her dreams were haunted by vivid images of dark red blood.

She realized fear was useless. Eventually, she became the organization's most powerful assassin

Everyone had something to fear. As long as they overcome it, these fears propel them forward, no longer holding them back.

Marlin bowed his head and drew nearer to her.

Overcoming the psychological shadow wasn't easy. Each night, a small night lamp stood by his bedside. The gentle glow brought him comfort

They remained silent for over ten minutes.

Norah stood up and suggested, "Let's head back to the car for a break

Following the fall, the temperature had dropped. Spending the night in the cave could easily lead to catching a cold.

Marlin got up without showing much expression. However, Norah could spot the embarrassment in his eyes.

As a man, he found it disheartening to need a woman's protection so often. It made him feel inadequate

The forest became especially dark at night. With no moon to light their way, the only source of light was their phone flashlights,

As Norah led the way, she noticed Marlin's breathing had grown heavier.

She paused briefly, then chose to ignore it. At this moment, he needed to fend for himself.

They made their way back to the car and settled in to rest.

When Adrian and Sharon rushed to the hospital, they encountered several people outside the operating room.

"How is the baby? Is the baby okay? they asked.

Rhoda had also arrived and asked, "Where is Madeline? How is she?"

Joanna forced a weak smile. "She's still in surgery. I can't say if she's alright."

Jaxson said coldly, "If luck is on her side, the baby will be fine. If not, we should pray

Sharon was on the verge of lashing out. If it was all left to fate, then what was the point of having doctors?

Upon realizing it was Jaxson, she contained her fury.

Not wanting to upset the influential heir of the Singh family, she redirected her anger towards Joanna

"Joanna, you and Norah dislike Madeline. Did you intentionally push her to get back at Norah? I'm warning you, I'll involve the police. You're so young, yet so malicious.”