Chapter 305
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Stepping out of Pamela’s office with Katie in tow, Brendon hurried into the sunlight. They split up, each scouring a different corner, only to reunite in the parking lot, empty-handed and frustrated. No matter how hard they searched, King was nowhere in sight.
A wave of frustration washed over Brendon as he remembered Yolanda’s constant battle with her illness—his chest tightened with worry.
“Brendon, we only know that King might be a young man, but we have no idea what he looks like. How are we supposed to pick him out from a crowd?” Katie’s frown deepened. Not once during her search had she seen anyone who matched the mysterious air they expected from King.
“No one really knows what King looks like. He keeps his face hidden. Maybe we’ll just have to trust our gut—or hope that fate shines on Yolanda and she becomes the next person King helps.” Shrugging in defeat, Brendon let out a breath. Whether they trusted their instincts during the search or pinned their hopes on King voluntarily offering to treat Yolanda, either choice felt unlikely to lead anywhere.
“Didn’t King help someone at Kitaso Hospital? Maybe Yolanda’s luck will come through for her this time.” Katie perked up.
Brendon’s shoulders sagged. “It’s so frustrating! We finally got a lead, but showed up too late. Who knows when we’ll hear another word about King?”
“Don’t give up. If we keep trying, something will turn up. We’ll find a way to save Yolanda.” Trying to keep his spirits up, Katie placed a reassuring hand on his arm.
“I hope you’re right,” Brendon replied with a weary nod.
Katie hesitated, glancing back toward the hospital entrance. “So, what now? Are we heading back to Dorfield?”
“Yes. King is nowhere to be found, and Yolanda’s still in the hospital back in Dorfield. I can’t shake the worry she might have another episode.” Brendon glanced toward the road. No doctor so far could explain Yolanda’s illness. The source of her suffering remained a mystery, baffling even the experts. Each episode came without warning—sometimes clustered together, other times separated by months. There was never a pattern.
Just as they turned to leave, a startled voice rang out behind them. “Hey! What are you two doing here?”
Neither Brendon nor Katie could place the voice at first. Both turned to find Yvonne standing just a few steps away.
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A flicker of annoyance crossed Katie’s face. Of all people, why did Christina’s sister have to show up now? She disliked anyone associated with Christina.
“Are you here looking for Christina?” Yvonne asked tentatively.
Katie rolled her eyes, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “As if we’d waste our time on Christina.”
Suspicion flashed in Yvonne’s eyes. “Did something happen? Did you and Christina get into an argument?” she pressed, looking to Brendon for answers.
“No,” Brendon’s reply was distant.
A sneer curled Katie’s lips. “Hadn’t she told you? She’s been kicked out of our family. Brendon divorced her.”
Shock widened Yvonne’s eyes, but a glimmer of satisfaction hid just beneath the surface. Her emotions stirred, causing her to cough a few times. Inside, she was rejoicing at the notion that Christina had been dumped by Brendon! Ha-ha… Katie misread the cough, thinking Yvonne was beside herself with sadness. A smug grin appeared. “Guess Christina never saw you as real family. Something this big, and she didn’t even bother to tell you.”
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