Chapter Seventy- Two

Everyone in the room shared a gaze abd their look was expectant for Ryan to bring out what had made him scream.

He gently brought it out.

It was an old mental ruler. Ease washed through their faces.

Evans let out a chuckled. He went further to get the old mental ruler from Ryan.

“This was your father’s.” He said as he looked and rubbed the ruler.

“Have it. Return it.” He gave the ruler back to Ryan. “We would get there. Not yet.” He added.

Something about Ryan wasn’t settled, but he knew he needed to listen to the man who has been helping in his trying time.

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Jessica navigated the bustling hall of Ragal Haven, her mind still reeling from her recent encounter with Logan, the enigmatic stranger from the bar.

His presence had left an indelible mark on her, a mix of intrigue and uncertainty that lingered in her thoughts.

Lost in her contemplation, she failed to notice the familiar figure approaching until a voice broke through her reverie. "Jessica," Mr. Smith greeted her with a