Chapter 40 The Malevolence of Serena

Outside the Courtyard.

The nanny was engrossed in lively conversation with a few others, indifferent to Jasmine's fate.

A black sedan drove in, causing the nanny to snap to attention with a start. "M...Mr. Ethan."

Why was Ethan back at this time?

He never returned at this hour on any normal day.

Ethan stepped out of the car with a little one in tow.

The nanny's face drained of color, realizing this was Jasmine's bastard child.

"Mr. Ethan, how did you "

"Where's Jasmine?" Ethan asked, his voice heavy with concern.

"I haven't... haven't seen her," The nanny stammered, quickly shaking her head.

Justin peered toward the backyard, where the sounds of smashing could be heard, and bolted in that direction.

This wasn't his first time a the Douglas Family Estate; he and his mom had been confined there before.

"Justin!" Liam, worried about the youngster, followed right behind.

The warehouse was padlocked from the outside, yet there were clear signs of someone on the inside.

"Open up!" Liam shouted.

trembling with fear,

you hear me?" Ethan's voice

Daniel... said no one... no one should

excuse.

and he knew trouble had

purpose and kicked the

driven into madness, charged out, eyes bloodshot, wielding a stick, obviously provoked and

Ethan rushed inside; his brow furrowed as he

nearly buried under debris, Jasmine lay gasping

toward his

he hurriedly lifted a wooden plank off Jasmine, gasping at the sight

stood frozen, his Iron Man falling to

Liam covered Justin's eyes. It pained him to see a five-year-old's first reaction to his mother

this book for free. Don't miss out on the next

Liam's heartache, softening his voice. "Justin,

a long silence, Justin asked softly, "Uncle, is Mom going to

calm question

course not," Liam, cradling Justin in his arms, managed to say despite the boy's

who fights bad guys, and she might have to go

glance at Ethan, who was carrying Jasmine out from

silent through it all, had a look

was well aware

echoed from

Liam stepped outside and saw James in a frenzy,

thought you could hurt me? No chance,

"I'll end you!"

bleeding from her battered head, crying and begging for help, but no one dared approach the unhinged

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255