Chapter 117

Author's point of view...

In a desperate search through the darkness of those hidden passages, Tiger's heart pounded with every step. As he found a tunnel within which led to a hidden room, in a shabby corner, he discovered his wife, Ria, lying motionless.

His fist clenched and his teeth grit together, he was burning in anger when he saw her miserable state.

Jumping down from the attic, he checked for her breath, his hands still trembling in an unknown fear.

"Ria...!" he called out softly, tears rolling down from his eyes.

"It was my fault, I was late. I am sorry" he hugged her tightly and kissed her forehead.

Panic surged through him as he cradled her in his arms. As he got out, he examined her in the light and found signs of poisoning.

Her lips turned blue and her pupils upward. He hurried to take her to the best hospital.

Even after reaching the hospital, his panic did not reduce. The doctors examined her state and ran several tests to confirm something.

Tiger desperately w