Chapter 206 - I’m not leaving
When Joan witnessed Alex being mistreated by his younger brother, she couldn’t bring herself to leave the island, even though Nancy had escorted her to the helicopter.
The fear of losing Alex was so dense on her mind that she would not be able to sleep until she knew he was okay and that would affect her pregnancy more than if she stays behind.
"No, I’m not leaving," she declared firmly. Nancy was at a loss but felt compelled to remind her, "It’s not safe. You heard about the bomb."
Joanna’s heart sunk at the remembrance but this only strengthened her resolve not to leave. Alex had managed to escape before, but what if he couldn’t this time? Would she never see him again?
"No, I’m staying here with him," she insisted. Nancy felt helpless but reassured her, "Don’t worry. Salvatore’s team never abandons their own."
She wasn’t leaving but was mandated to ensure Joanna’s safety but never knew how stubborn he sister could be, even in the case of death.
Joan took Nancy’s hands and walked away from the helicopter. "You mean you’re not leaving?"
"No, we’ll find a way to rescue our boss," Nancy replied earnestly, instilling hope in Joan’s heart but not able to convince her to leave.
"Let’s go help Aiden," Dario suggested. Joan arrived at the cave where the prisoners were held, and they were being escorted to the helicopter. As one filled up, it would depart, and another would take its place.
"Dario, where’s Alex?" Aiden inquired as he assisted the remaining victims onto the helicopter.
"He’s still inside with those thugs but forced us to leave," Dario disclosed. Aiden’s heart sank as he scolded Dario, "How could you?"