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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and said apologetically, “Sorry, I’m still feeling rather unwell. How about

take a taxi back,”

a gift, expressing her apologies repeatedly, before personally escorting the

the balcony of the second floor, watching as Tabitha boarded a taxi, his thoughts unclear.

sudden, Lorelai knocked forcefully on the

get the door. “What

back!” Scared out of her wits, Lorelai asked in despair,

turning around, and he was staring at her with an exceedingly menacing expression. His gaze looked as though he

tenderly, “I’ll handle it. You don’t need to worry.”

of 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 expose Jayden and instead

been on the road for 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 won’t be difficult,

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breathed a

had anticipated, the taxi Tabitha was in

and was about to swipe his card when Tabitha suddenly felt something churn in her stomach. She hurriedly said to the driver, “Sorry, I

place was desolate and remote. Only after making sure no other vehicles were passing by did the driver unlock the car door for her

and made a beeline to the roadside before.

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 of

feeling rose in her 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 her neck and threatened, “Don’t make a

were full of hostility, making 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

back. Fortunately, she had already dialed someone on her phone,