Chapter 424:
I carried the bundle in my arms and walked out of Grandma’s room.
In the afternoon, the sun was warm, but I couldn’t fall asleep. So, I decided to leave the courtyard and go for a walk nearby.
I strolled along the river, my mind wandering about what would happen in a month. To ensure my future life wasn’t chaotic, I realized I needed to make a solid plan. I didn’t want to cause any more trouble for Klein.
I was lost in my thoughts when I suddenly heard the sound of a car behind me. I couldn’t help but look back and saw a black car speeding past me, which startled me!
Then, there was a sudden screech of brakes, and the car stopped abruptly right in front of me! I quickly noticed the car’s license plate.
Bella’s POV:
The black car appeared so suddenly that it startled me.
When I realized it was a Bentley, my legs nearly gave out beneath me.
This was Herbert’s car.
My heart pounded as the back door swung open.
The moment I saw that the person stepping out wasn’t Herbert, I felt a brief wave of relief—but my nerves remained on edge.
Connor.
Herbert’s assistant.
Lᴀtєѕt chαptєrs ιn g𝓪lnovєl𝑠.𝒸о𝗺
Why was he here?
“Hey, Connor, nice to meet you,” I greeted, trying to mask my anxiety.
“Nice to meet you, ma’am,” he replied, his expression grave. Then, with a formal tone, he continued, “Please come with us.”
As soon as he spoke, several large men stepped forward from behind him.
My chest tightened.
“Did Herbert send you to take me? Why? What is he trying to do?” I demanded, instinctively stepping back.
“Mrs. Stepanek, don’t worry. We won’t harm you,” Connor reassured me, but he offered no further explanation.
Instead, he simply gave a small wave to the men behind him.
They moved toward me.
I didn’t have time to think. My body reacted on instinct—I turned and ran.
I had to escape.
My child was due soon. I couldn’t let them take me.
I didn’t know what Herbert wanted, but it had to be about the baby.
Was he planning to take my child away from me?
No.
I couldn’t lose this child.
This baby had become a part of me, a part of my life. I had already lost one child—I couldn’t go through that again. If I did, I wasn’t sure I could go on living.
One of the men stepped in front of me, blocking my path.
