Chapter 236: Just a Child

Aira keeps on crying the whole time. 

Bryan has to look after her during Cassidy and Asher's absence. He picked her up from the hospital as he was asked to drive her home, though it really wouldn't be a good idea to leave her alone after all of that. Back there, everyone is a mess grieving over Adrian's sudden death. He himself was in shock and disbelief. Yet in the end, all they can do is to accept it. 

From the driver's seat, he reaches his hand out and pats her shoulder soothingly.

"You're never alone in this, little lady. I'm sorry you and Asher had to go through it all on your own for a while..." Bryan started, expression solemn. 

"But Sir Adrian thought it'd be best that neither of you knew who was on your side until the last possible moment."

"Sir Adrian...?" Aira echoed, her weak, brittle voice cracking with sadness.

"He... Don't tell me that he-"