Chapter: 700
Aldrin was obviously devastated by Trudy's passing; thus, his extreme actions were not out of the ordinary.
Still, it was touching that he never intended to blow Camila up with a real bomb.
It was clear that he cared deeply for her and considered her family
Once she was free, Camila wrapped her arms around Aldrin.
“Aldrin, our father may be gone now, but nothing will change the fact that you're my brother. Don't worry. We'll find the person who killed your mother and make sure that they receive just punishment."
Aldrin nodded.
“Thank you. Camila, do you not hate me?" Camila's hatred had never been directed at him in the first place. Trudy was the one she held a deep, abiding animosity for, but now that she was dead, all of her resentment toward her had dissolved. She simply could not hold on to the past anymore
She could not let her resentment toward a deceased person fester within her, so she Let go. In addition, she and Aldrin were related by blood.
It was impossible for her to inflict harm on the living out of spite for the dead.
"I don't hate you." With a smile, Camila continued, “From now on, we'll work together. We'll exact justice for your mother."
Aldrin indicated his agreement with a nod.
“By the way, do you know now who sent the message to you? Have you met them?" Camila inquired.
She wanted to know who had laid this trap for them.
It was hard to fathom the potential fallout if Aldrin was really convinced that Isaac was responsible for Trudy's death and the bomb turned out to be real.
“Yes, I have..."
“This isn't the right place to talk about that. Let's head back first," Isaac chimed in.
That was when Camila realized her eagerness to know the truth had gotten the best of her. Indeed, it was dangerous for them to stay in such a place. "You're right. Let's go home.”
“Okay," Aldrin agreed
With that, the trio descended to ground Level.
Isaac was walking across the little area of grass by the door when he heard a ticking noise. His eyes shifted to the side, where he spotted another bomb concealed in the grass.
To make matters worse, the countdown on the timer was down to the final seconds: 5, 4, 3, »
“A bomb!"
Isaac dropped himself hastily on the ground, arms around Camila.
The bomb went off the instant they hit the ground.
In an instant, the grass all around them was on fire.