Instead of heading home, he directed the driver to a nearby bar.

Maureen returned home, nerves still rattled.

Just then, Zoe called with the children.

“Mommy.”

“Mommy.”

Two little faces filled the screen.

Only after confirming Geoffrey hadn’t followed did Maureen respond: “Jacob, Ethan… Mwah.”

She forced normalcy into her voice, hiding any traces of distress.

“Mommy, when are you coming home?”

Ethan’s big eyes blinked expectantly.

Maureen smiled tenderly: “Soon, sweetheart. Mommy will be home soon.”

“Mommy, my brother and I miss you so much.”

“I miss you too.”

་་

Jacob appeared on screen: “Mommy, don’t forget to drink milk tonight. Remember to take your vitamins.”

“Got it.”

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One child mature, the other playful and adorable–Maureen felt incredibly blessed.

Because of them, her fear subsided.

She knew she must stay strong. Having chosen to raise both children alone meant being

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ready to face dangers anytime.

Next time, she’d properly learn self–defense techniques, maybe even buy some defensive

weapon.

the call, Maureen

the boys to rest since Ethan needed hospital

be asleep until Zoe left,

leave any traces when escaping Springwood,

Jacob asked.

lips: “Of course not.

Even his toothbrush!

tricked the nanny into

Geoffrey’s paternity test showed no

only prepared for contingencies–never expecting it would actually

“Good.”

Jacob said.

on yourself. Geoffrey almost caught you last

Jacob had stolen

his

expect him to

hadn’t returned with us this time, keeping him too

Ethan sighed.

through Jacob

often brought

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him

coldly. “I left a little bug in their

“Nice. Well done.”

clueless about the kids‘ capabilities,

computer at Sutton HQ

doctored photos mocking

of Geoffrey and Andrea

it had already spread like wildfire and

copies and was now investigating. The method closely

Geoffrey stared at the

no leads on who

responding. “We traced the IP to Sean’s private Seaside Villa. But Sean

“The person

residence.”

private account last time? The trail leads

ventured cautiously, “Could

the mention of Jacob, Geoffrey fell

“Suppress the news.”

then asked, “Any sign

Wayne shook his head.

glass of liquor, the burn searing his

the empty glass down.

“Yes, sir.”

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