The bodyguards were not expecting the person to stand firm. They hurriedly drove a car over before rushing James to the hospital.The rest of them escorted Tamara back inside the manor.Sebastian returned ten minutes later. When he saw Tamara’s pale face, he walked over to hug her. “You’re all right now.”Someone had informed him of what had happened. Tamara got ambushed, and James got shot.That was a declaration of war!Sebastian had dispatched people to canvass the entire neighborhood. The person would have a difficult time escaping from him.Tamara pressed her face against his chest. Tamara felt a little better after hearing Sebastian’s steady heartbeat.Her near-death experience left her scarred for life.Tamara looked up at Sebastian. “James got shot because of me. He’s still being treated at the hospital. Will he be alright?”Sebastian held Tamara’s face and kissed her forehead gently. “Don’t worry. The bullet missed his vitals. He’ll be fine.”Sebastian never expected
Sebastian’s tone changed to one of disgust when Quentin got mentioned.Tamara swallowed. “Could it be Quentin…”“He is just a useless piece of trash. How was he supposed to come up with such detailed plans and deal with you?” Sebastian stroked Tamara’s cheeks. “I have people watching over him. He won’t be able to pull any moves on you.”Tamara nodded and mulled over Sebastian’s words.She was more inclined to believe someone hated her guts.But she couldn’t find any logic behind this.She felt like a sailor lost at sea—moving forward despite not being able to see what was ahead of her.…Tamara and Sebastian arrived at the hospital in the evening.James was awake by now. When he saw Tamara, a smile broke out on his pale face. “Are you okay?”Tamara shook her head. “I’m fine. You should worry about yourself.”James’ eyes glistened. “You’re right. My wounds are killing me.”Sebastian snickered mockingly. His indifferent gaze looked away from James.Tamara sighed.She turned
Tamara’s beautiful brows knitted together, and she sent him a glare. “Put me down.”“No.” Sebastian carried Tamara out of the hospital. There were many people around them, and their attention was drawn to the couple.Tamara could feel their eyes on her and felt embarrassed by it. She tugged on Sebastian’s shirt and buried her face into his chest.A low chuckle came from above her.Sebastian placed her into the car and stared at her flushed face. “Are you still angry at me?”Tamara pouted awkwardly at him. “Why are you so hostile toward James?”From the very beginning, Sebastian had treated James like an enemy. Tamara couldn’t wrap her head around this.Sebastian sat beside her, and the car drove off from the hospital. Two cars trailed behind for protection.“There are just too many odd things about him. I sent someone to Clacton to check on him. He is the Morrison family’s godson, and his position at Gladwell Corporation is completely different from his current job. He had sudd
When Tamara and Sebastian returned to Skarrowlilt Grove, they saw Anthony standing motionless in the living room. When Anthony heard them coming in, he turned to Tamara and said, “Miss Jocelyn admits she was in the wrong. She wished to come back.”Tamara was surprised to hear that. Jocelyn had been stubborn and refused to admit her faults. She had been locked up for a month now.“Bail her out,” instructed Tamara.A month should be punishment enough.Anthony nodded and took to leave.Jocelyn walked out of the police station, gazing up at the setting sun. She smiled. “Tamara sure is cruel. I can’t believe she had me locked up inside for a month.”Anthony furrowed his brows. “Miss Jocelyn, you were in the wrong.”Jocelyn retracted her gaze. “I know. I want to go home and sleep now.”Anthony informed, “Miss Tamara had returned to Young Mr. Lynch’s manor. You are the only one left at the Simmons residence.”Jocelyn raised a brow at this. “Why did she go back?”If Tamara had left,
Tamara sat on the balcony chair in her bedroom, gazing at the evening sky. The sky was dyed a pretty green, and the stars twinkled away among them.Sebastian walked over with annoyance written clearly on his face. “How long will she stay here?”Tamara was startled. “I’m not sure, but I can’t just chase her out.”“Why not?” Sebastian’s face fell. “She is not a simple girl. You’re just asking for trouble if you keep her by your side.”Tamara took Sebastian’s hand in hers and motioned for him to take a seat. “I’ve always believed that children are not responsible for their parents’ actions. Children are innocent, don’t you agree?”Sebastian pursed his lips. After a brief silence, he said, “You’re right.”Tamara smiled and leaned her head against his shoulder.Yet she had a bad feeling about this. It felt like the calm before the storm.Tamara collected her thoughts and absentmindedly tightened her grip on Sebastian’s hand.…It was midnight.Sebastian’s bloodshot eyes snapped o
It was a dead rat!Tamara had a flashback to the gutted dead rat she saw back then. It was so bloody that she couldn’t help but stumble backward.“Haha! It’s just a dead rat. What are you afraid of?” Jocelyn laughed unkindly. She even dangled the dead rat in front of Tamara.Tamara felt her stomach turn. She slapped a hand over her mouth and rushed to the washroom.Staring at Tamara’s retreating figure, the same sinister smile appeared on Jocelyn’s face. She knitted her brows in disgust at the rat before tossing it aside.“Dirty fellow,” she thought.…Tamara was still recovering when she saw Jocelyn entering the living room. She stared coldly at Jocelyn. “Do you know something, Jocelyn?”Jocelyn quirked a brow. “What are you talking about?”Tamara carefully observed Jocelyn’s expression. She didn’t see anything out of the ordinary. Was she overthinking it?Was it all a coincidence?Tamara’s crystal clear eyes glistened, and she signed, “I hope you are as clueless as you cla
James smiled pathetically. “I’m so glad you’re willing to forgive me, Tamara. I value our friendship a great deal.”Tamara’s gaze softened as she looked at James.She would never have guessed James’ backstory. However, she was willing to believe his words since he came clean. After all, he had never done anything to hurt her.On the contrary, he had even taken a bullet for her.She would have lived the rest of her life in guilt if the bullet hadn’t missed its mark.“I cherish our friendship too,” signed Tamara.James grinned, “Have you caught the person?”Tamara shook her head. “No, not yet. Sebastian claimed the individual was a murderer. A professionally trained one, at that. It won’t be easy to apprehend that person.”James paused. “Killers are good at disguising themselves. They could blend into crowds. You should have someone go undercover as a civilian to check around at the market or nearby towns.”Tamara nodded at the suggestion. “You’re right. I’ll send someone.”Sud
Margot snorted. Sebastian’s stern gaze immediately snapped toward her. She had to hold her breath to stop herself from laughing.“Go home, Tammy. I’ll visit you when I’m feeling better.” Margot put on a serious look.Tamara nodded. She held Sebastian’s hand, and the couple left the hospital together.Once they got in the car, Sebastian pressed his fingers to his temple. His handsome face wore a tired expression.Tamara took note and asked worriedly, “What’s wrong?”Sebastian gave her hand a light squeeze and looked adoringly at her. “Just a little tired. Don’t worry about me. Did you visit James again?”Tamara hesitated for a moment before giving a firm nod.Sebastian poked Tamara’s nose. “I knew you would come looking for him for an explanation. As long as what he said made sense, you would believe him, am I right?”Tamara blinked. “You know me so well.”Sebastian smirked devilishly. “From the inside out, if you may.”Tamara rolled her eyes playfully.A blush was creeping u