All Chapters of Shadows Of Deception : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

(THIRD POV)The dim light from the phone's screen flashed faint shadows on Collin’s face as he hovered over Margaret yet again, careful not to let his breath stir her. Her body was still lying, cocooned in the blankets, a few strands of her dark hair falling loosely across her sleeping face. The slow, steady rise and fall of her chest reassured him onceMargaret was really in deep sleep. .Perfect. Confidence surged in him now, his movements growing more assured. He tiptoed away from her side, careful to avoid the familiar creak in the floorboard near the foot of the bed. he started to tap on her phone, scrolling through until something immediately caught his eye.His breath hitched as he found the message…recently sent…to a contact listed simply as Gabriel. A knot formed in his stomach as he clicked on it, the screen expanding to reveal the words Margaret had sent just hours earlier.Collins squinted at the text, reading aloud in a low whisper, “Look... look Lawyer, you doub

(IVY POV)Adrian’s face went rigid, disbelief in his blue eyes as they remained fixed on mine. I could feel the intensity of his gaze, his pupils narrowing slightly, searching my face like he was waiting for me to retract the words..But I didn’t. The air between us grew heavier, thickening with a tension I wasn’t sure either of us could bear."My grandfather?" he finally muttered, his voice barely more than a breath, but his words seemed to echo in the small room. His eyes were wide now, unblinking, holding onto mine like he was afraid to let go of this truth.I nodded slowly, the weight of it pressing down on me, my hands instinctively reaching for his. His skin was warm beneath my touch, the pulse in his wrist quickening under my fingers. “It’s part of the reason why I ran away that night…” I whispered, my voice unsteady but firm.Adrian leaned forward, his posture stiff but his head nodding along vigorously, as if suddenly recalling something buried deep. His face shifted,

(Ivy's POV)My mind was panicking as we were on our way to the police station and thinking of what would happen to the kids and Adrian. If anything happens to Lily and Ethan, I can't forgive myself.Looking through the rearview mirror seeing Adrian furious and calculating makes my heart dump. As Adrian speeds the car in order to meet with the policemen that called us earlier to come to the police station on behalf of James case.I was focused and determined… I didn't know if the police men were real or if they were from the old Barrister Maxwell and Caleb.I turned back to the backseat staring at Lily and Ethan to ensure they were safe, the little ones were busy playing with the toys. I smiled and my gaze met Adrian's face seeing his hand in the wheel and anxious as he sped up.I look forward and see that we're just close to the police station. I made a silent prayer for my kids and Adrian…. My mind flashed back to all I have been through and seeing Adrian by my side, I can't take i

Third POVDr. Collins declined to answer the call, despite Mr. Collins extending his hand towards her in an attempt to prompt her response. The caller continued to ring until the phone ceased vibrating. I was aware that it was Ivy attempting to reach me, but I had saved her number under Gabriel's name due to my husband Collins's growing suspicion and anxiety regarding the implications of Ivy's situation.Mr. Collins frequently reminded me of our relocation from our previous residence to this one, a move prompted by the threats posed by Ivy's former husband, Caleb, and the old barrister, who had endangered our lives if we failed to produce Ivy. I felt a strong compulsion to assist Ivy; I was determined not to allow a repeat of the tragedy that befell my daughter, Salindra, whom I could not save from her misguided affections.My reverie was interrupted when Mr. Collins handed the phone to me, bringing me back to the present. "Collins is not what you think," I asserted, but he did not re

Maxwell POVI was both furious and frustrated that my plans to kidnap Ivy, the children, and Adrian fell apart. After all my sleepless nights and efforts to ensure that Levi and the boys executed the plan, everything collapsed. I asked Caleb who might have alerted the police."I can't say for sure, boss, but I suspect it was Dr. Collins. She's the only family friend Ivy has," Caleb replied. "Levi mentioned that she was with Adrian the day he went to Ivy's apartment to help kidnap her and the kids, with the help of the neighbor, James."Caleb continued, "Boss, we threatened James. If he doesn't tell us where Ivy is, we could kill his wife and kids. He used to work with Ivy at the hospital before I told her to resign and become Adrian's maid to help us with our plan."Levi followed James based on the information I provided and discovered that James was Ivy's current neighbor. That's how we intended to use him to get to Ivy. Unfortunately, Adrian showed up armed, accompanied by Dr. Colli