Chapter 222 Not Worth Calling Out

All the words Christian had planned to say caught in his throat. He stared at Annie in a daze, as if something unseen was squeezing his heart, the ache making it hard to breathe. She didn't ask anything about his identity, nor did she mention the abduction. She reacted as if they had just gone on a trip and were now simply going home. That unsettled him more than any question or argument would have. Yet, he couldn't bring himself to say anything when he saw how weak she looked. "I'll go buy the flight tickets now," he said in a softened voice, forcing down the surge of emotion in his chest. Annie hummed in response before closing her eyes again, not saying another word. Their conversation was so brief that they looked like strangers. Christian felt a deep, sorrowful ache in his heart. Maybe she really didn't know anything. Perhaps Dingo's men hadn't mentioned who he really was in front of her. Yes, that had to be it. He clung to that like a lifeline, comforting himself. He stood