Chapter 403

Calla's resistance melted away when she heard Mercer's warning. After all, she was now over eight months pregnant, and she couldn't risk any harm coming to her baby.

Seeing that Calla had stopped moving, Mercer instructed Simon in front, "Drive!"

At Mercer's command, Simon started the engine, and the car turned around. They headed back in the direction they had originally come from.

The journey was smooth and quick. Calla looked out the window and knew they were heading back to Riverford.

Then, she withdrew her gaze, thinking to herself, "What kind of game is Mercer playing? What does he want?"

With Mercer's influence, he could have found her long ago if he wanted to. It wouldn't have taken him this long.

So, during these past few months, did he avoid coming to find her? But why was he here now? And why did he abduct her? What did he want to do? Calla simply couldn't figure it out.

Ultimately, Calla concluded that he must be after her baby, so she questioned him, "Mercer, look m