Chapter 196: A Chance Encounter with Helen Wilson

As the group turned a corner, they were out of sight. James Brown didn't pursue them; regardless of who they were, it no longer concerned him. He was just an average citizen now, living a normal life. Only the people and things close to him mattered; all those strong figures were now fleeting memories.

The sunshine was pleasant, and the weather was quite nice. Underneath a crabapple tree there was a lounge chair. James sat on the lounge chair, closed his eyes, and enjoyed this comfortable moment. He was so at ease that he fell asleep without realizing it.

"Brother-in-law, wake up!" Emily Lopez's melodious voice rang in James's ear, startling him awake.

This made James feel somewhat frustrated. Recently, his senses seemed to have dulled. In the past, not to mention someone approaching him, he would wake up automatically even if they were five meters away. Now Emily was shouting in his ear, and he hadn't noticed.