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 even meet

actions were excessive; Caroline must harbor

daughters–in–law were usually strained, especially in cases like this.

like bad timing. She decided it was better

for a few days,” Harper said.

outside but couldn’t make out what they

hard, using the

long does David plan to keep me here? Does he want

her thoughts grew fuzzy,

her to the hospital. Madam Harper has given the order;

went dark, and

a hospital

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Chapter 14 She’s Pregnant!

She needed a divorce. Straight to the ivil office to

Finished

awake,” Paul said. “Thanks to Madam Harper, otherwise your life would have been

“Who’s Madam Harper?”

David’s mother. She saved

be awful, but his mother seemed

propped herself up against the bed, sipped some warm water, and ate a little. Slowly, she

blankly at the IV

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