Chapter 78. Don't Let Your Guard Down

Frank shrugged. "There's no harm in being careful. Finnic already knows, and Ava ... it looks like she heard. You're impure, Jer."

Jeremy shook his head and walked away. "Good night, Frank. I'll take care of everything in the morning."

Seeing his brother talking without turning around, Frank snorted in amusement. He seemed to see his old self in him.

"No wonder he liked to tease me. Turns out it’s fun."

Then, while walking towards the guest room, Frank thought again. He must predict what Victor Moore would do. The man was famous for his hunting strategy. He liked to secretly stalk his prey, waiting until his target was off guard and then ambushing without warning. Frank didn’t want to be caught off guard.

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"Ava, why don’t you go with us? The seat next to Uncle Jeremy is still empty." Louis put on a pitiful expression.

Ava smiled wryly. "Sorry, Louis. Doctor Wela said the more support my mother feels, the faster she will recover. I want to