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Chapter 26: Unexpected Twist of Events

Author: Eben Ezer
last update Last Updated: 2024-03-12 05:04:28

"Stop!" Jeremy shouted and the next moment Jacques came to a halt. His powerful voice was not the reason, but it was because she heard a bunch of dogs barking. They were so loud as if they were expressing their displeasure on her since she defies their master's command.

They sounded fierce and Jacques got scared. Her fingertips went cold and she wondered what he'll do to the planter if she steps out. He threatened to destroy the planter previously after all.

She turned and faced the tall man once again. There rose the bitter feeling of resentment in her heart once more. But she needed to find a way to leave without letting him hurt her baby's grave.

She racked her brain for answers, trying not to mind the pack of dogs behind the wooden fence leading to the backyard. She tried not to look at them, but her eyes got drawn to them.

The gate was closed but the dogs barked loudly and tried to sneak out through the gaps in the fence. The Huskies were standing near the gate, seemingly guardin
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