Chapter 79: Let’s Leave!

"I think we should leave the city," Gianna started when she was sure the children had fallen asleep.

After picking them up from school, she had taken them home to eat and freshen up first, before bringing them to the hospital to see Athena.

Now, they were fast asleep after filling Athena in on how their day went, including the fact that Sandro had paid them a visit. Kendra was still clutching her doll.

"Why?" Athena asked, sighing as she righted herself on the bed, making sure not to disturb the children who were lying in different positions on the same bed.

Gianna’s eyes widened in incredulity.

"Are you seriously asking that? Look at what happened yesterday! You haven’t spent a month here, and already there are dangerous ruckuses here and there. Yesterday was Alfonso, today is the kidnapper, who knows what tomorrow will bring?"

She threw up her hands in frustration when Athena maintained a bland countenance.

"Don’t you understand, Athena? You’re in trouble! Especially from the kidnapper! Aiden hasn’t found him, so he’s still at large. Who says he won’t come for you again?Let’s leave here before things become messy! He could still be in communication with Fiona for all we know."

"So?"

Gianna’s eyes widened again in incredulity. She agilely stood up from the sofa, and started pacing, running her hands through her hair intermittently.

She paused after a few beats, and intensely stared at Athena.

"Athena, are you kidding me right now? If not, what do you mean by ’so’? Obviously, you are not safe. There’s no security detail either, unless you want to rely on Ewan and Zane; and worse, you won’t listen to our warnings about not entering any cab..."

was still angry with her for boarding cabs,

her cab driver had

aunt. She just couldn’t abandon them because of a threat to her life.

on me for survival. I can’t just leave them. My children have just

Gianna interrupted. "The twins would understand. They

privilege. Yes, my children are wiser than

admiring the intricate designs on the ceiling, while thinking about the next route to take.

the children are his. It’s also

bit her lip, almost wishing she hadn’t told her friend about the elevator details, as she watched the latter make a comical

I’m not afraid of

her

this country, Athena. But Ewan is an old hand; he knows the tricks of the system. Do you think you will win if it comes to a

are. He would want his children. I doubt he would be

He

plays that card. You both have been in the news too much already. Are you sure you are

hanging on, Gianna. I won’t let Ewan take my children

The latter didn’t know all she could do, nor the connections fate had thrown

felt secure enough. She wouldn’t have returned if the reverse were the case. She would never be the helpless girl she was six

"But..."

her hand, silencing

of Zane? Is he too close for comfort? I

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