Mated to the Beast of the Wasteland (Gillian and Merrick) novel Chapter 344

Chapter 344 As You Always Have

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Chapter 344 As You Always Have

Merrick smiled, “All right, I understand, Gillian.”

For the first time in his life, he truly had a home of his own.

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When Merrick released the next public notice, it was issued jointly with the Department of Justice.

His solemn face carried a sincere apology. “First of all, I take full responsibility for the panic caused to all citizens of the Outer Planet.

“The world is peaceful and orderly. How could alien invaders sneak into our homeland without us noticing?

“I offer my formal apology.

“The 9th Legion misidentified these parasites. They are merely single-celled creatures mutated by the taint, originally known as black-soil lizards. We have completed our full investigation.

“Please do not spread rumors. Thank you.”

Most people across the Outer Planet refused to accept this explanation. Many suspected Merrick had been forced into making this statement under duress.

The Department of Justice was swamped with nonstop emails and overwhelmed by public inquiries.

Without the Blue Phoenix, Wasteland City fell silent again.

It returned to being a polluted outpost with poor communications, sealed off from outside prying eyes.

The calls demanding Merrick turn himself in died away, and the 9th Legion filed no appeal on his case.

It was as if the entire incident had never happened at all.

The moment Maddox stormed out of the 9th Legion compound, he set off to find Ralph.

He searched everywhere, yet there was no trace of Ralph.

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Chapter 344 As You Always Have

He typed, “What about Mom? Was she also your choice, another pawn you cast aside?”

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Maddox squeezed his eyes shut, the veins on his hands bulging with raw agony. He dared not keep reading, terrified he would lose his mind.

Ralph replied, “Maddox, your emotions are far too volatile today. When you rise high enough, personal feelings always come last. Every choice you make will decide the fates of countless lives. You possess a resolve Merrick lacks. I hope you will hold onto it. Stay rational, as you always have.”

Maddox typed, “What do you mean by rational? Does it mean sacrificing everyone around you without hesitation? Your family, your mate, your descendants? Can all of them be thrown away without a second thought? What is the point of sitting on the highest throne if you have no one left?”

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