Chapter 621

Cal Mercer nodded and moved closer to the white flame furnace. He sat down beside it and rubbed his frozen face until some feeling came back into his cheeks.

When the noodles were ready, he ate like he had not seen food in days. Two large bowls later, he finally looked human again.

Grandma Helen sat beside him and watched in silence. Seeing her grandson worn down like that made her chest tighten.