Chapter 252

Ewan meant that Steven would leave Ignatius alive, but Martin wouldn’t.

I didn’t say anything. I knew it wasn’t something I could stop. Once Martin got rid of Ignatius, I would be

next.

On my way back to Steven’s house, I texted Rachel, ‘Rach, Martin had Steve forcibly taken to an asylum.

What can I do to get him out?”

Rachel cursed. “Fuck! Look, don’t panic. Tell me where the asylum is; I’ll try to think of something.

There weren’t many people I could trust now–Rachel was definitely one of them. I sent her the asylum’s address. Soon, however, she replied and told me there wasn’t any record of Steven being admitted there.

My heart clenched as I gave Ewan a fearful look. “Are you sure they took Steve to the asylum?”

He didn’t answer me.

“Stop the car!” I yelled. “Go after that car from earlier, Ewan!”

Instead of doing that, he pulled over and turned to look at me. “The most important thing now is to keep

you

baby safe, Mrs. Lincoln.

mine is to ensure Steve’s safety. Did Martin have him taken to the asylum or not?” My

allowed Steven

people had gotten into an accident on the way there. An overloaded truck had crashed into them and sent

Everyone in the car had

split second. I grabbed Ewan’s shirt with trembling

what happened.”

“Tell me….

from me.

“Stephanie…

*Stephany?”

around me.

staggered out of the room. I wanted to hear that Steven was safe and sound, but the villa was completely empty. I was

saw a figure climb over the wall, followed by several more.

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here to get rid of me.

in a civilized society, but behind affluent families like the Lincolns lived a group of

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