Unexpected Blessing After Divorce

Chapter 229 Questions

Annabelle nodded.

Layla was the one who had asked her out for dinner that night, and it was regarding the matter between Christopher and Yuliana. Although Layla did not say it, Annabelle could discern what it was about, and the former’s implication was for Annabelle to no longer disrupt Christopher’s and Yuliana’s lives.

Halfway through the meal, Layla’s phone rang. Layla called out, “Joyce.” Joyce was the person who had called.

Without saying a word, Layla’s expression changed. Silence befell the private room, and although Layla did not turn on the speakerphone, she still vaguely heard something.

Soon after, Layla left the private room and never returned.

Annabelle waited for a while, and when she went out, she heard Layla talking on the phone to Christopher.

Layla said, “I’m sorry, Annabelle. I don’t think I can continue eating dinner with you tonight. So, why don’t you

head home?”

Annabelle asked, “What about you?”

Layla replied, “The police said Yuliana must have been taken to Newcove, and I plan to go there. I’ll also be able to head there immediately if there is any news about Yuliana.”

Annabelle paused briefly and said, “Layla, I’ll go with you. I won’t feel at ease if you’re going alone.”

Layla hesitated for a moment before she nodded in agreement.

After some time had passed, Yuliana finally regained consciousness.

However, Yuliana was still dazed. She lacked consciousness and could not muster any strength whatsoever. Yuliana could barely open her eyes as her eyelids felt heavy, but she knew that she was in a car, which was moving the whole time.

A few minutes later, the sense of paralysis gradually faded, and Yuliana had somewhat regained consciousness. Then, she realized that her eyes had been blindfolded, and her arms and feet had been tied

tried to move, she heard an

to be waking up.”

but that’s fine. We’ve got our target anyway. and we’ll report back later after completing

If not for our good luck tonight, we would not have

keeping watch for some time then. Previously, it had taken them about half a month to ascertain Yuliana’s day-to-day life as they waited for a chance to act. However, after a few days of spying, they were noticed by Yuliana. After that, she was always accompanied by

other hand, Yuliana had never gone to any other places except her school and home. Hence, the men had no opportunities to carry out

they followed Yuliana again for a few days. The operation was then delayed for some time due to other matters. The men had recently resumed spying on Yuliana two days ago as they waited for their chance to act. Unexpectedly, luck was on their side. Not only did the middle aged woman not accompany

chance to

abdomen and remarked, “I don’t know what kind of grudge she has on her. She wouldn’t even show mercy

I wouldn’t have taken this job if it were not for the madam’s orders.

Count yourself lucky, Miss!”

became more perceptive as she listened to the

person who had ordered her kidnapping was

was this ‘madam”?

offended? These people have even dared to pay

quickly came into her mind, but Yuliana could find no breakthrough.

deep breaths to calm

please ask

only aware of the time when she was walking home. She had no memories of what had happened in between and did not know how much time had passed. It was as if that part had been cut off. Upon hearing Yuliana’s calm voice, the kidnappers looked back briefly. Then, they exchanged glances, clicked their tongues, and said, “Miss, you still care about how long you’ve been passed

her fists as her fingertips dug into her flesh. “Even if I asked, would you all say anything?”

the passenger raised a brow and

inquire further. I only want to know how long I’ve been unconscious. That shouldn’t affect you guys anyway, right?”

each other again. The driver nodded, and

car. The car stops occasionally, so it should be because of traffic lights. Therefore, we should still be

it would

school. Hailey would see that Yuliana had not made it home and would be sure

time until the people from the Solace family

fear of darkness and the unknown soon ate away at her, bit by bit, over time.