Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Fiancé Uncle 273

Chapter 273

Thea stayed perfectly still, gripping the fruit knife in her hand ever more tightly, her cold swear beginning to soak the

handle.

She had already mapped out how to strike with maximum speed and force. Her approach was simple. If it came down to dying, she'd at least make sure Just as the closet door cracked "ok one of them with her.

open and a sliver of light seeped. Thea's breathing quickened. At that exact moment, a

clear, bright voice sounded close to her ear. "Thea, I'm here to get you out of this. It was Joyce.

This crazy girl, Thea thought, She actually managed to escape but came back here, risking her life again just to save me? She must be out of her mind.

"Rescue who?" Chad's tone was mocking, like he'd just heard a joke. "Looks like your friend's pretty fond of you, huh? Perfect!

way to hell. She can be a warm-up for my blade. You two can keep rach other company on the

As Chad's footsteps receded, Thea knew she couldn't let her guard down for a second. The moment she pushed open the closet door, her mind was made up. She would protect Joyce at all costs, even if it meant sacrificing herself.

But instead of the pained cries she anticipated outside the bedroom door, there was only the sound of bodies hitting the

floor.

out. Chad and his henchman were already sprawled out

okay. I was so scared I'd be too late. "Why

boy in front of

after me to begin with. Of course, I had to make sure you wouldn't get dragged into this. Joyce, where on earth did you find someone

know much about others, but Chad

Luckily, we ran into a good-hearted person this

reunion. Instead, he efficiently bound Chad and his men,

encounter someone so helpful, especially considering that Jamie was a complete stranger to them. Nicolas arrived shortly after, alongside the police. He'd

the door, showing clear signs of forced entry, made his heart sink. He strode in only to find Thea chatting casually with another man. At that

emotions easily, and noticing the "Nicolas!" Thea's eyes lit up tension in Nicolas's expression, she merely clutched the edge

Chapter 273

looked down at Chad and the others neatly lined up on the floor immediately understood what had just taken place. "I should have been

of longing to find someone for herself. Not that the idea was entirely new.

replied, unaware of the silent waves shifting around her. At that moment, her focus was entirely on Nicolas's stern profile. "And we owe

he stood in stark contrast to Jamie's youthful, clean-cut student look, yet it was hard to

ou ever need

said, extending his gratitude, a rare occurrence. "If you assistance, feel free to reach out

fresh-faced college student, Nicolas's offer was like manna from heaven, but Jamie only gave a shy, honest smile. scratching his head. "I just did what anyone would.

Nicolas's gaze narrowed slightly. If Jamie had accepted his offer eagerly, he might not have been so

probing. "Mr. Miller, may I ask where you work? To handle these men so efficiently shows you've got

could reply, Joyce stepped forward protectively. "Mr. Hendrix,' she interrupted, blocking Nicolas's line of sight to Jamie, "he's just had a tough fight, and he's exhausted. Any questions can

was usually so terrified of Nicolas that she'd scurry off like a mouse at the sight of a cat. Now, though, she was eagerly

creeping onto her face. "I'm always like this! Just doing my best to follow the fine