Reborn in the Enemy's Embrace

Genome Society’s mercenaries eventually retreated. There were just too many of the Rebels, and they were all Junatics.

Both sides had to lay low in order to stay out of the police’s radar.

Joel jumped out of the first car and scratched his head. "All this is really messing with my college entrance exam."

I calculated the dates and said, ’Your college entrance exam should’ve passed by now."

Was he that studious to be thinking about his college entrance exam all day long?

Joel looked smug as he said, ’I got scouted."

I rolled my eyes. He had been waiting for me to ask him just so he could show off-I shouldn’t have bothered asking.

"Do you know which university scouted me?’ He started to brag when I didn’t continue asking about it. "It’s Huma University. It’ll be a breeze for me seeing that I’m going back again!"

Dexter found him a little too smug. "Shut up.’

Joel stopped talking. He leaned against the car and looked toward the others who had come with him.

"Please come with us,’ the person said.

We had to go with them today.

Dexter looked at Joel, who shrugged. ’It’s no use looking at me. Carol is in charge of the Rebels."

I looked at Dexter and said, ’It might be safer for us to go with them."

We would let Genome Society and Carol go at each other.

Dexter nodded as he understood where I was coming from.

"But the two children are innocent. Let them stay with Damien,’ I said. I didn’t want to involve Ashton and Xan. After all, children were innocent

Damien was right-they needed socialization. Perhaps they could even find their own emotional support in the future.

"That’s fine with me," Joel agreed readily.

Ashton and Xan looked at me nervously. Ashton angrily asked, "Are you trying to take my dad away?"

I raised my brows at him. ’I’ll eat your dad up until there’s nothing left of him."

Dexter smiled helplessly and reached out to ruffle Ashton’s hair. "Take good care of your sister and listen to your teachers. Don’t bully your classmates, study well, and grow up to be helpful citizens of the society."

Ashton teared up and whispered, ’Will I be able to see you again, Dad?’

Children’s hearts were delicate, especially someone as mature and smart as Ashton

He also understood that we were heading into a "battlefield-one with no gunfire. This might even be our final goodbyes.

Dexter did not make the promise as he might not be able to keep it.

"What about you? Can you still come back?" Ashton asked me while crying when Dexter said nothing.

My heart ached deeply when I looked at the kids.

I, too, had wanted to stay by their side and play an important role in their lives. But the reality was always harsh.

"I’m sorry we had to part like this," I softly said to Xan as I crouched in front of her. ’I want to stay by your side

too, but the future is uncertain, and I’m not in control of it."

Her eyes were reddening. Although she had autistic tendencies and was always lost in her own world, she understood what I was saying. Her emotions were even more delicate than Ashton’s.

She looked up at Ashton before looking at me. She said softly, "Home."

Xan wanted a home.

Was she about to lose it just when she had just found it? I looked at Ashton and said, "Take good care of your sister."

He looked at me for the longest time and nodded solemnly.

"Don’t talk so ominously. It’s not as if someone’s about to die." Joel walked over and patted Ashton’s head.

He then said, "Focus on your studies. You’re lucky you were born without having to worry about your daily necessities. When you grow up, you’ll realize that what your dad left you is something many people spend their whole lives trying to achieve."

Joel was referring to the fact that Dexter was the president of Crowdstar Group. He must have left the kids with a solid foundation to ensure they got what they needed.

Dexter said, "Having a head start means your responsibilities are also greater. The biggest difference between humans and beasts is our humanity.

"You must use your vision and abilities from a higher vantage point to create a better environment for others. Only through unity and mutual support can the society thrive."

He looked at Ashton before continuing softly, "Your generation will face a widening wealth gap, rising social tension, and worsening global conflicts."

The human living environment was already like a cat on a hot tin roof, yet too many people were only focusing on immediate gains.

Dexter wanted Ashton to know that it was essential to have a mix of skills, wealth, connections, and a supportive environment.

When he eventually reached the top, he shouldn’t be creating more class divisions but creating more job opportunities for others in hopes of narrowing the wealth gap.

If the gap got too wide, it would lead to the harsh reality that they had seen on the Death Cruise back then, "I will, Dad," Ashton softly replied.

Dexter said, "I know you’re very interested in artificial intelligence and have been studying it. I might not be around to see how the future technology evolves, but you and your descendants will

"In order for humanity to continue thriving, the development of artificial intelligence should center around benefiting humans and not replacing them. Do you understand this?"

He might have a sense that he would end up sacrificing himself-or perhaps, he anticipated that he might not be able to return to their side.

I slowly tightened my grip on Dexter’s wheelchair. It did not matter. I would stay by his side whether in life or in death.

Ashton and Xan teared up without saying anything. They didn’t know what to say.

"It’s time to leave now. The longer we take, the more trouble we invite,’ the person beside Joel said.

I pushed Dexter forward and turned back to look at Stevie, who was obediently sitting in its cage. It seemed to have noticed something and barked at us twice, seemingly asking us to stay.

I said, "Take good care of Xan and Stevie, Ashton."

Damien only hurried back after Dexter and I got into the car.

His car was damaged. Someone probably deliberately blocked him in order to delay him.

"You..." he said anxiously. His men had also hurried over.

"Take good care of Ashton and Xan. The things we’ve talked about... Please see them through," I said, looking at Damien with an unwavering gaze.

I hoped that he wouldn’t disappoint us this time.

Damien took a deep breath and stood in front of Ashton and Xan. He nodded at me.

He would probably treat them well.

"Are you sure you want to go with me, Sophia? Whether it’s Genome Society or the Rebels, they only need me. "Dexter grabbed my wrist just as I got into the car.

He wanted me to reconsider my decision carefully.

I looked at him with reddening eyes and smiled. "Looks like you still haven’t learned your lesson after all this time being locked up."

Dexter lowered his head and fell silent. After some time, he smiled and said, "Alright, let’s stay together."

We would stay together forever no matter in life or in death.

"No more staying apart again." I sat beside him, resting my head on his shoulders.

Dexter patted the back of my hand. "Alright. No more staying apart."