The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 252 In the Line of Fire

Jonathan’s frantic gaze kept twitching.

This little brat. If she doesn’t say something soon, is she really planning to let this guy kill me?

His eyes darted down to the cold weapon strapped at Abraham’s waist. Jonathan swallowed hard again.

Especially because Stella remained completely silent.

Jonathan was truly panicking now. “Stella!”

The moment his voice fell, there was a loud thud- followed by a muffled grunt from Jonathan.

Pain exploded in his abdomen, se intense it felt like his internal organs had shattered.

Abraham’s kick had not been gentle. Jonathan immediately doubled over, clutching his stomach, wishing he could curl up on the floor.

Ethan, witnessing the scene, stiffened all over.

He couldn’t even step in to help. He was still covered in injuries himself.

Besides, this was Seaflats Cove.

Right now. Keene Group had countless problems that needed Abraham’s help to resolve. Knowing Abraham’s true identity, how could he afford to offend him?

The Reed Group, the Keene Group, Lilian’s life… all of it was practically in Abraham’s hands now.

Abraham’s eyes narrowed. “Who gave you the courage to lay a finger on her?”

Jonathan felt a jolt of terror.

The pain in his stomach was unbearable- he could hardly breathe.

at the red marks on Stella’s wrist.

“Huh?”

off guard, Stella blinked

He’s… asking me?

glanced at Jonathan, whose face

averted her eyes and

an eyebrow.

Stella froze.

Jonathan

and Ethan when their eyes met, sheer

it

could tell

said the word, Abraham

Abraham’s voice was

no, no, I’m not reluctant at all Please, go ahead.

that a

it came to anything involving the Reed family, Stella didn’t

terrified of being misunderstood, of him thinking she still cared about

cried out, “Stella,

real what? Who’s real with you,

in front

had tried to get close

legs probably

were at stake. Jonathan suddenly remembered he was her real

affection when he was

had only come to

my ass. I must’ve been cursed in a past life

hand moved

stammered, “No, Stella, listen,

Abraham’s