Chapter 298: Please Calm Down First

"Yes. You did see it..." Sally felt a bit embarrassed and immediately changed the topic. "I almost forgot that you also know him. It seems that Sheldon introduced you to each other back then."

"Yes." Vivian nodded. "I wanted to ask him for a favor with something important at that time."

Sally had no idea that Christopher had already passed away and spoke as if they were talking about everyday matters.

"So, how did things go? He is reliable, right?"

"Yes." Vivian nodded again. "He's indeed a very reliable person. He has helped me a lot."

After pondering, Vivian realized that she had just asked a very foolish question.

Christopher was Sheldon's best friend, and Vivian heard that the two of them had grown up together since childhood.

As Sheldon's twin sister, how could Sally not know Christopher?

Thinking about this, Vivian couldn't help but feel heavy-hearted.

Sally noticed Vivian's subtle change and couldn't help but frown.

"What's wrong? Why does your expression change when I mention him? Did something happen between you two? Or..."

Sally knew that Christopher had a special profession and understood how dangerous his job was.

She immediately took out her phone again and opened her chat with Christopher.

She quickly scrolled through their conversation and stopped at the place where he last replied to her.

"It has been over three months." Sally calculated the time and said, "He hasn't replied to my messages for over three months."

"I know he went on a mission, and it's normal not to reply during missions, but this time it's the longest duration.”

“I asked Sheldon in between, and he said he didn't know where Christopher went for this mission. Do you know anything, Vivian?"

Vivian looked at Sally, not knowing how to answer for a moment.

Seeing Vivian's reaction, Sally concluded that she must know something.

She couldn't help but urge, "Tell me quickly, Vivian. I'm really worried about him. To be honest, I have a thing for him, but it seems like he doesn't feel the same way about me."

"However, he hasn't had a girlfriend all these years, and I've been single too. I think there might be a possibility between us."

"As you saw just now, I sent him many messages. I'm really worried about him. If you know anything, please tell me, okay? By not saying anything, you're only making me more worried."

"Sally..." Vivian took a deep breath. "I wanted to tell you, but I just haven't figured out how to say it yet."

"No need to think!" At this moment, Sally only wanted to know about Christopher's recent situation. "Just tell me the truth."

"Okay, I'll tell you." Vivian looked at Sally, her gaze filled with sorrow. "Christopher... sacrificed."

"How is that possible?" Sally's first reaction was disbelief. "Are you mistaken? Who told you? Is the information reliable? We shouldn't spread such things without confirmation, Vivian."

"I know," Vivian frowned tightly. "I didn't make it up or get it wrong. Because I didn't hear it from someone else, I saw it with my own eyes."

Sally was stunned for a moment, then shook her head. "I still don't believe it. It's impossible."

Seeing Sally like this, Vivian also became upset. "Sally, I know you're feeling bad after hearing this news, but I didn't lie to you. It's true."

"No!" Sally felt that Vivian must have made a mistake. "Is there some misunderstanding? Did you mistake someone for him?"

Vivian shook her head. "I'm sorry, Sally, but I really didn't mistake him."

"But how is that possible?" Sally grabbed Vivian's hand excitedly. "Christopher went on a mission. No one, not even his parents, knew where he went. How did you happen to encounter him?"

"Yes, it was just a coincidence. At the time, my grandmother was kidnapped and taken to Miriwyth. When I went to find her, I happened to run into Christopher. I thought it was unbelievable too, but that's the truth."

In fact, Sally knew deep down that Vivian wouldn't lie to her without reason, but she couldn't and didn't want to believe the fact that Christopher had passed away.

"Then tell me, how did he sacrifice? Did he suffer when he died? Did those bad people kill him?"

Sally asked several questions at once, leaving Vivian speechless.

Did Christopher suffer when he died? It must have been painful.

Did those bad people kill him? Vivian subconsciously glanced toward the direction of the balcony, where Ethan was currently making a phone call by the window. But how should she answer Sally's question?

If it was before she knew Ethan, she could have easily explained the whole situation in just a few words.

But now, Ethan had become the person she wanted to protect, she was still selfish.

"Sally, in fact, we were already planning to evacuate at that time, but many unexpected situations occurred at a critical moment, which directly led to our plan being disrupted. In the end, Christopher fell from the building. I happened to be downstairs at that time, and I saw him fall on top of my car with my own eyes."

"Fell from the building?" Sally couldn't imagine the scene at that time. "He must have been in pain. Did you save him? Did you try to save him?"

"I'm sorry." Vivian's voice choked. "At such a critical moment, I really couldn't do anything. I couldn't stop. At that time, my friend and I were injured."

"Also, we had a comatose patient with us, and there were pursuers behind us. We couldn't even ensure our own safety. I had no ability to save anyone. The building was tall. The chance of surviving a fall from the top floor was practically zero."

"So he was left there alone? Has he come back now? His comrades must have brought him back. I want to go back and see him."

Sally felt extremely distressed, and tears burst out of her eyes.

After speaking, she opened her phone and opened a certain software with tears in her eyes. "I want to change my ticket. I'm not waiting for the resignation certificate anymore. I'm leaving right away!"

"Don't do this, Sally." Vivian stepped forward and grasped Sally's trembling hand. "His body hasn't been found yet. He hasn't come home. Please calm down first."

"What did you say? His body hasn't been found? How can I calm down? He's gone. I didn't even get to see him for the last time!"