Chapter 141: Bloody and Grotesque

"Excuse me?"

I kept my gaze fixed on him as I spoke, unbothered if it made him uncomfortable. I wanted answers-answers to the questions swirling in my head.

He didn't reply, but I wasn't going to back down either. I pressed on with my questioning, refusing to let the tension between us win. Eventually, he sighed, turning his head toward me for a brief moment.

"When was the last time you talked to your kids?" he asked, his tone unusually serious.

His question caught me off guard, and my eyebrows shot up. Crossing my arms and legs, I leaned back, narrowing my eyes at him.

"Why are you bringing my kids into this?" I asked, suspicious now. The mention of my children seemed too random. "Are you involved with the shits happening?"

I recalled the recent events vividly. Someone had warned me about my children before the incident occurred. It was as if they were saying they knew every move I made, every plan I crafted.

They knew my thoughts-warning me that if I didn't stop pursuing them, my loved ones would pay the price.

"Do you suspect me?" His focus returned to the road as the traffic light turned green.

Though he wasn't looking at me, the pain in his voice was evident.

Like he hadn't expected me to doubt him.

"If you don't give me a valid alibi, then yes. I suspect you," I replied without hesitation.

There was an icy edge to my voice. I masked my hurt with that tone.

I had trusted him, treated him like a friend, even confiding in him more than I did Kesha. He knew about my kids because of that trust.

"I didn't do it," he finally said. "Have you forgotten that I told you I like you?"

be

at my words, but I couldn't believe

and threatening, as he abruptly turned the car

you and your cousin got into that accident... someone also tried to harm your kids," he said in a low voice, as if trying to ease me into the revelation. But

stopped breathing at his

Chiara and Thunder. Even the CCTV connected to my phone-something I used to monitor religiously-hadn't been opened

and Thunder. I didn't want anyone to track us..." Finnick explained as he

carried a sincerity that I couldn't ignore. At that moment, I knew he wasn't lying, but I

Sapphire. Or you'll lose what's most precious to you," he

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secure number I used to contact my children. It wasn't easily traceable, but we still

me, bringing a smile to my

asked, my voice gentle

Finnick mentioned

me for being absent? For failing as

head back. It felt like I'd had a long day. My shoulder wound had been treated, but

I knew I couldn't. I had to be extra careful, especially after Finnick told

he'd relocated them for safety but refused to tell me where. He thought it was

you coming back?" Chiara asked, her voice

Thunder gently scolded her in

keeping secrets from me. I could tell from Thunder's tone and the way he called out to

for a while," Thunder said honestly. "He said you're busy

and sharp mind weren't just assets at work;

a glass of water, trying to steady myself. But then, Chiara said something that nearly

you finding us a new daddy,

I'm working," I said hastily, trying to calm myself. "I'm

that, Thunder ended the call, leaving me with a heavy

the confirmation from Finnick hitting

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