Chapter 327: Chip in Silas’ Body
I’m not sure if it was due to the spiritual experience, but the grandmaster’s words felt like a massive weight pressing down on my chest. Despite knowing Carter was safe, I couldn’t shake the sense of dread. Every one of his movements and words seemed larger than life in my thoughts.
Carter caught my uneasy gaze and offered a resigned smile. “Chloe, how could I not want you to carry our child? As you mentioned, we still don’t understand what happened to our family or the Sanders.” He gently patted my head. “And with your current state of mind, having a child wouldn’t be the best choice, right?”
As I listened to his calm words, I observed his flawless features intently. It was only then that I felt a sense of relief. “I’m sorry, Carter. How could I say that to you? So much has happened lately, and I’ve been so anxious.”
Carter gave a soft smile. “I understand.”
I rested my head against his chest. “We will have children in the future, I promise.”
“Of course.” He lowered himself, carefully lifting me into his arms and placing me gently on the bed. “Don’t worry too much; I’ll stay right here with you.”
I clung to his waist, unable to let go. “Carter, every time I close my eyes, my mind spins, haunted by thoughts of the Sanders and the Boltons. I can’t seem to stop.”
“With the limited evidence we have, there’s no point in dwelling on it.”
“So, what do you think they’ll do next? Even though we’ve moved out, it’s like they’re ghosts, lurking everywhere. In the time it took for Sheila to have surgery, they managed to plant a bomb chip in her body. You’ve already done a thorough inspection of the hospital, but if their people are still inside, we won’t be safe in the future either.”
“No!” Carter said firmly.
I lifted my gaze to him. “No? What do you mean?”
Carter’s face remained stern. “The exam results are in, and the chip wasn’t placed during her surgery.”
A sudden realization hit me. “Are you saying that maybe Sheila had the chip implanted by that organization long before?”
“That chip can do more than just explode; it might have other purposes too.” I recalled the sabotaged brooch from earlier. Anna’s team had tech specialists. “This chip controls their lives. They have no choice but to follow orders. Even if they don’t take their own lives, they can be remotely manipulated and disposed of.”
I clenched my fist tightly. “How heartless these people are!”
“However, this isn’t necessarily bad news for us.”
“Really?” I was confused.
“Silas’ body is still at the police station. If he has a chip like this one, it could reveal some important details.”
A sudden chill ran through me. “What if they discover Sheila? Could they also activate the chip in Silas’ body?”
Carter remarked, “Don’t worry. After Sheila’s incident, I contacted Captain Tucker to update him. It looks like the other side doesn’t intend to reveal the chip, or they would have triggered it when they first captured Silas.”
“You’re right. Today’s actions seem more like the final outburst of a madman,” I responded. “I have no idea how much profit that underground organization generated. But now that it’s gone, the other side will be livid. With more of their secrets out in the open, even Anna, their pawn, exposed, they’re likely to hold off for now. If they act again, they’ll risk losing everything if it’s revealed. So, for now, we’re in the safest position.”
I nodded. “That makes sense. We caught them by surprise this time. They must be scrambling to cover their tracks. The secret base should give us some clues.”
“Right, does that mean we can finally rest easy?”
It became clear he was saying all of this just to reassure me. I couldn’t hide my frustration. “But it’s been two months since my last period. Even if I’m not pregnant, it’s still a problem.”
“It’s a small issue. See an experienced doctor to help balance your body. Don’t worry, you’ll be fine. Go ahead and rest.” He kissed the top of my head, his breath soothing me, easing the heaviness in my heart. My racing thoughts gradually slowed.
I rested against him, slipping into a deep sleep, unaware that Carter was watching my peaceful face, replaying the sight over and over.
The following morning, the entire Snowville was blanketed by dark winter clouds, with only occasional glimpses of clear skies. The snow in the yard had melted, and the red plum blossoms on the branches were in full bloom. A bird, with a plum blossom in its beak, spread its wings beneath the warm golden sunlight. My gloomy mood vanished, completely lifted by the peaceful, healing sight. Carter had departed earlier after getting a call from the police, who had apparently verified that the same chip had been found in Silas’ body and successfully removed. If this chip could track the other person’s location, it would be even more helpful.
I ate breakfast and picked up a few pregnancy test packs from a nearby convenience store. I felt torn, as it seemed like this was the right time to be pregnant, yet I also wanted to be prepared. One reason was to fill the void left by longing for a child, and the other was that Carter had mentioned wanting children a long time ago. I couldn’t help but wonder if our baby would be a boy or a girl. Would they resemble me or him? When you love someone, you long to create a shared bond with a child. That moment marks the next chapter of our lives. The wait felt unbearable, even though it was just a few minutes, as I kept my eyes on the clock on my phone. I wanted to check, but I was too afraid. When the time finally arrived, I anxiously glanced at the pregnancy test pack, my heart racing.