Chapter 9
He wasn’t one to be reasonable.
He was furious about his pride being hurt and didn’t care how much damage it caused.[]
He started punching and slapping Hannah, who was screaming and pleading, claiming she didn’t take anything and didn’t know anything about it.
But Daniel didn’t care about her excuses.
He was only interested in getting back the face he’d lost today.
After a few more hits, he shoved her into the car and turned back to us.
“You two are
are idiots.”
“Your daughter’s been playing both sides, and you’re still counting the money for her?”
I acted scared.
“She’s been so set on going abroad, we don’t really understand what she’s up to… before it was just her, so we did everything to keep her happy.”
“But now.. we’ve got this baby on the way, and we can’t keep up anymore.“[]
Daniel smirked and stroked his chin.
Abroad, huh?”
He laughed. []
“Good, you two don’t want to deal with her anymore? Fine.”
“Don’t expect any of that money back. Once it’s in her pocket, it’s mine!“[]
“Now get the hell out of here. From now on, don’t come near her again.“[]
“It’s better than dealing with you two losers.”
I knew exactly what Hannah was headed toward, but that was her choice.
She looked at me from the car window, alternating between flashing a fake smile at Daniel and shooting us venomous glare dearly enjoying herself.
William pulled me into his arms and watched the car drive away, his voice heavy with doubt.
“Do you think this is the right thing to do? That guy doesn’t seem like a good person
1 turned to go inside, my mind racing. ||
“William, do you really think if you keep being soft on her, Hannah won’t end up killing all of us? Do you believe me?“]]
William gave a dry laugh, trying to brush it off. []
“That’s impossible…”
But looking at my serious face, he knew I wasn’t joking.]
We stood there for a long moment in silence, and then he softly asked, “Honey, is there something you’re not telling me?”
“Something happened that I don’t know about?“||
The baby inside me shifted, and I bent over, tears streaming down my face.[]
Two girls grew inside me all those years ago, and now… why had things turned out like this?
William pulled me into a tight hug, his voice full of regret.
“I’m sorry. Jessica. I’ve been letting you suffer for so long.“]
“From now on, I’m going to protect you…. and our baby.”
This child gave me hope again.
The next few months, my mother–in–law and
william stayed close by, taking care of me with great care.
The baby’s birth was fast approaching, and I felt shaky all over, both from the pain and the overwhelming fear.
What if this was just a dream before I died? What if the pain wasn’t real?
William held my hand tightly, his voice calm and soothing.
“Don’t be afraid, baby. I’m right here with you.“]
“We’re going to have a good life after this.“]
“Don’t fall asleep on me just yet.“]
Chapter 10
Several hours later, I gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
My mother–in–law sat by the bed, gently wiping my face, her voice choking with emotion.
“You’ve been through so much, Jessica.“]]
“At least I made it through for you… I’ll help you raise this child.“]
“This time, I swear I’ll make sure he gets everything he needs.“[]
I’ve always longed for the warmth of family since I was an orphan.]]
When Sarah passed, it felt like my heart shattered into a million pieces.
That’s when I started feeling guilty for how things had gone with Hannah.]
But S…
Sarah, up p in heaven, wouldn’t want to see us like this.[]
“William should be back with food by now,” my mother–in–law mumbled, heading toward the door. But just as she reached it, we heard a knock.
I didn’t even look up, still focusing on the baby in my arms.
“What did you get? Let me see.”
When I finally looked up, my blood ran cold.
Hannah, looking gaunt and haggard, had one hand over my mother–in–law’s mouth and a knife pressed to her throat.]
Hannah was practically cackling, her voice manic. []
“You didn’t think I’d come back, did you, Jessica Wilson?”
“You, the one who didn’t care about me, who made me suffer,
I tried to move, but after just giving birth, I was far too weak. []
now you’re all quan
you’re all over this little brat?”
I could only lay there, helpless, watching her. [
“Hannah, thus is all your own doing. It’s not on us.”
“You’re the one who was always chasing after shallow things, comparing yourself to others, blowing our money on celeb nonsense, and dying to get out of the country.”
All of that was your choice“]
Hannali screamed in rage, her voice cracking
