Chapter 75 

“Stop dilly-dallying. We’ll explain back in J City!” Macy pried his hands off before we left the mall. We hailed a cab back to the hotel, packed up, and rushed to the airport at once.

Macy and I held hands tightly during the three-hour journey back to J City.

After getting off the plane, we took a cab back to Glenwood Apartments. Back there, she proceeded to lock all the doors and windows before collapsing in a corner dejectedly.

A heavy silence hung in the air. Finally, she met my gaze, her eyes red-rimmed. “Scarlett, what should we do?”

I shook my head. The fear still lingered within me, and I was at my wit’s end.

“He might not know we’re in J City. We might be safe here,” she continued. The next minute, she shook her head and wept. “We can’t hide from him. He’s an IT expert. It’s easy for him to find us!”

I stared at her wordlessly.

We both knew John wouldn’t let us off the hook easily this time. Back then, Macy and I had barely escaped from his clutches. If the same thing were to happen again, I wouldn’t have the courage to save myself.

 

“Get Ashton’s help!” Suddenly, Macy blurted out. “Scarlett, go to Ashton. He’s capable enough to protect you. Plus, you’re pregnant with his child. If you tell him everything, he’ll make sure John stays away from you.”

excited and took my hand to

my heart sinking. “Macy, calm down first.

burst out in tears and wrapped her arms around me tightly.

in my embrace, my heart was aching in sorrow. I had the same thought, too-we wouldn’t meet

night, Macy and I barely slept through the night. We kept

so I returned to the villa when the sun came

right. Ashton

villa. Previously, Ashton and I recorded

time, I tried a few times but failed to unlock the door. It took

line was busy. Obviously, he

know what was going on, so I went to the company instead. It was still

Department used to welcome me warmly, but

brows snapped together. I didn’t know what was going on, so I entered my office first.

my signature. An hour later, Stacey arrived. She was taken aback when she saw me at

files I signed and was about

I

are you seriously going

she was talking about.

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