Epic 93After months of separation, Jasmine was finally ready to return home. She had spent the last few days packing her belongings, her heart swelling with excitement at the thought of reuniting with Kyrian.As she boarded the plane, her mind was a flurry of emotions. She couldn't believe that this day had finally come, that she was finally going to see Kyrian again.And when she finally stepped off the plane, her eyes immediately sought out Kyrian's face in the crowd. Kyrian's eyes met Jasmine's across the terminal, his face breaking out into a smile of pure joy.Jasmine felt her heart skip a beat as she rushed towards him, her bags forgotten as she threw her arms around his neck."I've missed you so much, Kyrian," she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion.Kyrian held her tightly, his arms enveloping her in a warm embrace. "I've missed you too, Babe. So much. The two stood in the airport, oblivious to the people rushing around them, their embrace a testament to the strength
Epic 94Jasmine placed her hand on his arm, her voice gentle. "Kyrian," she said, her eyes full of compassion. "I know this is a lot to think about. But remember, you don't have to decide right now. Take some time to think about it, and talk to Timi and Dada if you need to. And whatever you decide, I'll be here to support you."Kyrian turned to Jasmine, his eyes grateful. "Thank you, Babe. It means a lot to me that you understand."Dada smiled, his expression warm. "Now, enough of this serious talk. Let's eat! And so, the group turned their attention to the feast spread out before them, Dada regaling them with tales from his childhood in Nigeria, Timi joking about his latest dating mishap, and Jasmine gently steering the conversation away from Kyrian's message.Kyrian, meanwhile, found himself lost in thought, his mind turning over the possibilities and implications of the message. He couldn't help but wonder if he was finally on the verge of learning something about his past, somethi
Epic 95The two friends dove into their research, poring over old newspaper articles and police records, searching for any mention of Brian Kwan.After hours of fruitless searching, Timi finally let out a triumphant shout. "I think I've found something!"Kyrian rushed over to his friend's side, his heart pounding in his chest. "What is it?"Timi gestured to the computer screen, his eyes shining with excitement. "This article here. It's about a cold case, a missing person's case. And look at the name of the lead detective."Kyrian's eyes widened as he read the name in bold print. "Brian Kwan. That's him! That's my dad!"Timi leaned back in his chair, his expression one of satisfaction. "Exactly! And what's more, this case sounds like it was pretty big. The missing person was a wealthy businessman named Robert Osei. But then the case went cold and Brian Kwan disappeared shortly after."Kyrian shook his head, his eyes flashing with anger and confusion. "Why would my dad just disappear li
Epic 96As Kyrian and Jasmine drove away from the small village, their hearts heavy with the knowledge they had gained, they both knew that they could never forget what had happened there."We can't let them get away with this," Kyrian said, his voice determined. "We have to find a way to make sure that what happened here is never forgotten."Jasmine nodded her eyes on the road ahead. "I'll help you, Kyrian," she said. "We'll find a way to bring the truth to light."Kyrian smiled, a sense of purpose settling over him. In the months that followed, Kyrian and Jasmine worked tirelessly to uncover more evidence about the terrible events that had taken place in the village. They tracked down former employees of the lab, dug through old government files, and spoke to anyone who would listen.Slowly but surely, they began to build a case, a story that they knew would shock the world. But as they uncovered more and more of the truth, they also became targets themselves, hunted by shadowy forc
Epic 97Kyrian looked up at Jasmine, his eyes filled with a mix of defeat and resignation. "It's another message," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "They're telling me to give up. To stop looking."Jasmine stepped closer, placing a hand on Kyrian's shoulder. "Kyrian, you know we can't give up. Not now, not after everything we've been through. We're so close."Kyrian nodded, but his eyes were haunted by doubt. "I know, I know. The weight of the situation pressed down on Kyrian's shoulders, threatening to crush him. "I just...I don't know how much more of this I can take, Jasmine," he said, his voice cracking with emotion. "Every time we get close, something happens. It's like they're one step ahead of us."Jasmine nodded, her exhaustion evident. "They are one step ahead, Kyrian. But that doesn't mean they'll always be. We're determined, and we have the truth on our side."At that moment, something changed for Kyrian. The fear, the uncertainty, the doubt—they all melted away,
Epic 98As Kyrian and Jasmine made their final preparations for the trip, a familiar voice called out from the hospital room doorway."Hey there, sleepyhead," Timi said, her voice teasing and warm. "I hear you've been having all the fun without me."Kyrian's face lit up at the sight of his childhood friend. "Timi!" he exclaimed, his heart lifting at the sight of her. "What are you doing here?"Timi stepped into the room, her arms full of get-well balloons and gifts. "Well, I couldn't let my best friend go off on some dangerous Arctic adventure without saying goodbye, now could I?" Timi replied, settling down into a chair next to Kyrian's bed. "Besides, I heard you were being all dramatic and breaking your leg for attention. I had to come to see for myself."Kyrian laughed, wincing slightly as he adjusted his position. "Oh yeah, this cast is just for show," he teased. "But seriously, Timi, it's good to see you. I've missed you." Timi smiled, her eyes shining with affection. "I've misse
Epic 99"Well, Dad, I can't say I'm surprised," Kyrian replied, a teasing grin on his face. "Always the adventurer, huh? But seriously, what was it like out there? I'm guessing you didn't have much time for Netflix."Brian laughed, a rich, warm sound that echoed around the room. "You could say that, son. But you know, there's something about the solitude of nature that's...peaceful. The northern lights, the glaciers...it's breathtaking."Kyrian's eyes widened with curiosity. "Breathtaking, huh? Maybe I'll have to come visit someday," Kyrian replied, a note of genuine interest in his voice. "But for now, I think we've got our hands full here. The question is, how do we protect you from the government without getting ourselves in over our heads?"Brian's smile faded, his expression turning serious once more. "You're right, Kyrian. This isn't going to be easy. But I have a few ideas that might help us stay under the radar."Kyrian leaned forward, his attention fully focused on his father
Epic 100"You've got to be kidding me," Kyrian growled, his frustration boiling over. "I trusted you! You were supposed to be working with him, helping him find the other subjects!"Jasmine's expression softened, her gaze full of sympathy. "Kyrian, I'm so sorry you're going through this, but I don't know anything. I was hired to do a job, that's it."Kyrian's shoulders slumped, the fight draining out of him. Tears welled up in his eyes, his voice cracking. "I just want to find my dad. Jasmine reached out, placing a gentle hand on Kyrian's arm. "Look, I might not know anything about your dad, but I do know this: you're not alone in this. I'm here for you. Let's try to figure this out together, okay?"Kyrian nodded, the tears spilling over, blurring his vision. He wanted to believe her, to trust her again. But the betrayal he felt was still too raw, too fresh."I...I don't know what to believe anymore," he whispered, his voice hoarse with emotion. With a nod, Jasmine reached for her pho