Chapter 57
“Feeling better?” Elliot asked in a deep voice.
The head-rush that made Anastasia sway on her feet was ebbing, but it was then that she suddenly realized Elliot was holding her in his arms. She quickly stepped backward to create some distance between them, only to bump into the table behind her.
“Ow!” she exclaimed.
The next second, she was pulled back into Elliot’s embrace, even though she had burrowed out of it mere moments ago.
When her face collided against the muscled planes of his chest, she heard a thud followed by a dull ache that spread over her cheekbone.
However, before she could fully register the pain, she felt a large palm clasp over her wrist.
She was in a stupor as she was pulled to the car that was parked by the curb. When the door on the passenger’s side opened, Elliot pressed her firmly into the seat.
As soon as she sat down, she fished out her phone and called her father’s number, only to hear Francis’ panicked cry on the other line.
just fine. He’s safe, and I’m on my way to pick him up right now.”
“What? Where’s Jared? Where is he?”
“A kind shopkeeper is watching over him now and I’m heading over to pick him
there is no way I’ll let her near Jared. With that in mind, Anastasia responded hastily, “Dad, I’m sure you’re tired, so you should get some rest. I’ll go and
that Jared is alright,” Francis insisted; he was so beside himself with worry that he thought
“I know, but I’ll be right over to see you after I have picked Jared up,” she placated. She could get to the bottom of how Jared had gone missing by the end of the night since she suspected that Erica had something to do with it.
was Elliot already driving over to the location of the store. As the car sped through the streets, Anastasia kept her eyes closed while she tried to recompose herself. Only heaven
saw her son sitting on the couch as soon as she walked through the door and she broke down in tears of relief as she cried, “Jared!”
“Mommy, Mommy, you’re here!” The little one ran up to her and threw his arms
to be the kid’s father. They look
say anything, he seemed relieved as his gaze fell upon
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