Chapter 80: I could eat you for lunch In city D, in April's condo in one of the most expensive areas of the town. She stood under the shower, smiling from ear to ear at the activities of the night. She laughed, "Things are finally going as planned. That stupid girl will get what she deserves." Walking out of her bathroom, April dried her hair in front of her ceiling-to-floor vanity mirror, she was completely nude. Her brown skin looked so clear and flawless, it could enchant any man who had a pair of eyes. Water from her wet hair trickled down her face to her skin in a seductive manner. Taking her time to blow-dry the wet hair, aware of the eyes watching her every move. "Why do you take so long?" The hoarse voice of the stranger on her bed complained. He threw his shirt to the bed, strolling to her. His strong arms wrapped around her slender waist, taking in her fragrance, "I missed you." Hearing this, April laughed heartily, "Of course. You are still with that bor

Chapter 82: Worst than a caged bird "Ahhhh!" the man yelled in pain as Elsie bit his finger. Seizing the opportunity, she rose to her feet, grabbing him by the shoulders and targeting her knee between his legs. Her pupils dilated upon casting a glance at his pained face, which was awfully familiar. Immediately, her expression turned bitter. Now, she had a hint of who had her abducted. He howled in pain, falling to his knees with a loud thud. Without waiting for the other man, Elsie pushed him towards the other man with every ounce of strength she could muster. Next, she swung to the ground, opening the car and hopping inside. Her curious eyes searched the vehicle for a key. There wasn't one, she cursed underneath her breath, "There is no key nor phone. I'm doomed now," skipping out of the vehicle and running in the opposite direction of the men. "You let her escape, Blake!" the taller man, Calvin, accused, his hands nervously grasping at his hair. He could bare

Chapter 84: Thank you Elsie's eyes fluttered open, the world around her blurry at first. As her vision cleared, she realized she was no longer in snowy forest, but in a small, dimly lit cave. The source of light was from the fireplace at the center. The sounds of the dripping rain echoed throughout the room. It smelled like barbecue and oranges. The floor was cold and damp as she realized she was sleeping on a giant shirt that had been placed on the floor as a bed. Slowly, she tried to sit up, wincing in pain as she moved her injured leg. Looking down, she saw it had been bandaged, though the makeshift dressing was already stained with blood. Glancing around, Elsie noticed she was alone. Where was she? How did she get here? The last thing she remembered was collapsing in the forest after sending that message to Aiden and Eldon. Her heart raced as a million questions swirled in her mind. Had her captors found her? Were Aiden and Eldon alright? Elsie strained to

Chapter 86: Hang in there Only the sound of his voice put a lid on the pit growing in her stomach. Elsie embraced him tighter, letting her tears fall down her cheeks. At this point, a squad of police officers arrived with handcuffs. They read the kidnappers their rights before taking them away in the back of the police van. Elsie watched, feeling a twinge of satisfaction. The only thing lacking was the information of who had kidnapped her. Releasing herself from his hold, she interlaced her fingers with his, lifting her head. "How is Eldon?" Caressing her cheek with his free hand, he replied, "He is good. Eldon misses you a lot." He felt much lighter, the burden of finding Elsie no longer weighing on him. Hearing this, Elsie's heart was pierced by a sharp pain. She wondered how Eldon had been in the days she was gone. She wished to hold him in her arms. She confessed, tears moistening her eyes, "I miss him too." Tears ran down her cheeks as if in a race wit

Chapter 88: I Don't Forgive You In that moment where April stepped into the room, the scent of perfume washed over the room. On the grey couch across the bed, Eldon played with his toys in a low murmur. Coincidentally, he raised his head when April darted her gaze to him, and their eyes met. Recalling the moment when April had scolded him when his mother went missing, fear held him captive. He dropped his toy and ran to his mother's side by the bed. His fidgeting as he climbed on the bed woke Elsie, who was just testing her eyes. "Mom, that bad aunt is here again," he mumbled, laying his head on his mother's arm. Elsie's eyes fluttered open, and she greeted April with a disdainful tone. "What are you here for? Do you want to rub salt in my wounds?" "Don't worry, I am very thick-skinned. I won't leave so easily." Undeterred, April maintained a sweet facade as she lifted a basket of fruit and settled it on the fridge, cooing, "I brought you fruits." "Than