Chapter 89: I got this

N O R A

I kept pacing back and forth in the room, waiting for Austin to return with my daughter. I expected the cops to be here early since I called them about an hour ago.

Now, I don't want them to come early, I want to have Aurora with me first. I don't want to leave her behind.

I turned to the direction of the door, as every sound I hear sounds like footsteps.

My belly churned but I have no appetite for food. I just want to get out of this place with my daughter alive. After, we can leave far away and start a new life.

I heard the sound of key being inserted into the keyhole and my heart raced in my chest. Is that Austin? Does he have Aurora with him?

I couldn't help but feel anxious and scared at the same time.

I held my breath as the knob twist slowly.

I placed my palms over my mouth as the door gets pushed open and Austin walked in with a toy, no, a baby wrapped in grey blanket wrapped in his arms.

I stood there and watched in awe. Unable to move or utter any words. Is that