Chapter 14 She’s Pregnant!

Paul hesitated for a moment. “This…”

“What’s the matter?” Harper asked. “Is she not here either?”

“She’s here, but…” Paul hesitated again. “Ms. Caroline angered Mr. David and is being punished in the dark

room.”

Harper gasped. “This won’t do! A couple should talk things through properly. Even if they’re divorcing, it shouldn’t come to this. Quickly, quickly, go and let her out!”

“But…”

“If David asks, tell him it was my decision,” Harper instructed. “I’ll take responsibility.”

Paul nodded and immediately went to release her. Harper followed along.

The dark room was in the basement of the Ellison residence. It was dim, cold, and damp, with a musty smell in the air–not a place for anyone to stay.

As Paul pulled out the key to unlock the door, Harper asked, “How long has she been in there?”

“Three or four days. And Mr. David forbade us from bringing her any food or water, so the madam is very weak.”

Hearing this, Harper hesitated.

if she should

excessive; Caroline

usually strained, especially in cases like this. And Harper was here to persuade

decided

properly for a few days,” Harper said.

room, Caroline vaguely heard voices outside but

bit her lip hard, using

to keep me here? Does

fuzzy,

the hospital. Madam Harper has

vision went dark, and she

lying in a hospital bed with an IV drip

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Chapter 14 She’s Pregnant!

needed a divorce. Straight to the ivil

Finished

awake,” Paul said. “Thanks to Madam Harper, otherwise

“Who’s Madam Harper?”

mother. She

awful, but his

the bed, sipped some warm water, and ate a little. Slowly, she began to

blankly at the IV bag, the doctor

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