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.

Thea rushed out. Chad and his henchman were already sprawled out on the

sigh of relief. Her eyes sparkled with tears. "Thank goodness you're okay. I was so scared I'd be too late. "Why did you do that, Thea? You had the only chance to escape, and you

in front of her looked young,

you

lackeys down with ease. She didn't know much about others, but Chad was Corey's trusted enforcer. For

at the boy, and a faint blush colored her cheeks. His name's Jamie Miller. He lives on the 18th floor. Luckily, we ran into a good-hearted person this time. Otherwise, I have no idea how I could've saved you, Thea. You can't do something so

emotional reunion. Instead, he efficiently bound Chad and his men, leaving them

me but also for your willingness to lend a hand, Thea said, feeling genuinely appreciative. It was rare to encounter someone so helpful, especially considering that Jamie was a complete stranger to them. Nicolas arrived shortly after, alongside the police. He'd made a nightly video-call arrangement with Thea,

of forced entry, made his heart sink. He strode in only to find Thea chatting casually

saw him. Yet she was one to reveal her emotions easily, and noticing the "Nicolas!" Thea's eyes lit up tension in Nicolas's expression, she merely clutched

Chapter 273

stride. Pulling Thea into his arms, he looked down at Chad and the others neatly lined up on the floor immediately understood what had just taken place. "I should have been here sooner. I failed to protect

longing to find someone for herself. Not that the idea

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

stood in stark contrast to Jamie's youthful, clean-cut student look, yet it was hard to say who inade a stronger impression. Most onlookers, however, found their gaze

ou ever need

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

a 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. Besides, it's

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

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

Nicolas's line of sight to Jamie, "he's just had a tough fight, and he's exhausted. Any questions

that she'd scurry off like a mouse at the sight of a cat. Now, though, she was eagerly jumping to Jamie's defense. Thea chuckled with genuine amusement.

always like this! Just doing my best