Home / Fantasy / Ascendant Among All / Chapter 105 (Promise)
Chapter 105 (Promise)

"What the hell?" Jeremy snapped, furious at being manhandled. He glared at James, his fists clenching as he prepared to give him a piece of his mind. But then his mother’s words echoed in his head: No fighting or arguing. He took a deep breath, letting the tension in his shoulders loosen as he let out an exasperated sigh.

"My time is limited," Jeremy muttered, crossing his arms and pouting in frustration. "I’m expecting someone any minute now."

"I won’t take long," James assured him, his voice still unnervingly calm.

Jeremy studied him for a moment. James seemed different—too calm, almost fragile, like someone on the verge of collapse. His usually confident demeanor was missing, and Jeremy couldn’t help but feel like something had cracked inside him.

"Alright, I’m listening," Jeremy finally said, though his impatience was still evident. He leaned against the porch railing, waiting for James to speak.

James took two steps forward, but inst
Continue to read this book on the App

Related Chapters

Latest Chapter