Chasing His Runaway Wife by Jamie Stones

Chapter 84

Soon, it was the day of Emmanuel’s discharge, and Tabitha arrived at the hospital as scheduled.

Emmanuel indeed lived in a very remote location, on Greenview Road in the suburbs.

After they arrived at his residence, an exceptionally beautiful woman opened the door from the inside. She looked gentle and refined, but there seemed to be a constant hint of worry in her countenance.

A faint smile appeared on her face when she saw Emmanuel’s return. “You’re back, Manny.”

Emmanuel introduced Tabitha to Lorelai. “Mother, this is Tabitha Jarvis.”

Lorelai’s attitude became a bit more enthusiastic. “Ah, hello, Tabby. Quick, come in and have a seat.”

Emmanuel’s home was not really large and was furnished rather simply. Nonetheless, it was remarkably clean, and not a single speck of dust could be seen.

Tabitha noticed dozens of pots of green succulents arranged on the balcony, each one well cared for and thriving. She reflexively praised, “These succulents are really well taken care of.”

Lorelai smiled lightly. “I have a pollen allergy. Manny occasionally buys a pot for me, and over time, they’ve accumulated.”

Tabitha lowered her eyes, thinking, ‘Her pollen allergy is true, and so is her love for growing succulents. Looks like most of what Emmanuel said is credible.

At noon, Lorelai invited Tabitha to stay for lunch and prepared a simple table of dishes, creating a relatively harmonious atmosphere.

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Lorelai told Emmanuel to send Tabitha

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excuse of having lingering pain in his ribs and said apologetically, “Sorry, I’m still feeling rather unwell. How

worries. I’ll just take a taxi back,” Tabitha

apologies repeatedly, before

on the balcony of the second floor, watching as Tabitha boarded a

of a sudden, Lorelai knocked forcefully on the door from outside.

up to get the door. “What

I just saw that person… He’s back!” Scared out of

and he was

handle it.

the latter’s every move. In fact, Emmanuel knew that Jayden had followed him and Tabitha to the suburbs just now. He simply chose not to

ten minutes now. There’s a toll along the way, so the driver will slow down. The toll is an automatic card–swiping system without manned personnel… If Jayden chooses to make a move here, it

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breathed a

the taxi Tabitha was in soon reached the

card when Tabitha suddenly felt something churn in her stomach. She hurriedly said to

remote. Only after making sure no other vehicles were passing by did the driver unlock the car door for her to get out. “Hurry up,”

the car and made a beeline to the roadside before. bending over

Tabitha saw a man approaching her from the corner of her eye. He was wearing a fisherman’s hat and a mask, making it hard to see his face clearly. Regardless, judging by his silhouette, she felt a sense

heart. While running toward the taxi, she whipped out her phone in a panic. But she had only taken a few steps when that man reached her. He held a small knife horizontally against

it evident that he was someone who had experienced the darker side of society and had taken lives before. His voice sounded older and hoarse, like a knife scraping against the glass,

holding the phone tightened, and she hurriedly concealed her hand behind her back. Fortunately, she had already dialed someone on her