?<strong>Chapter 561:</strong>


    Saniya’s voice was ice-cold. “If I cut here, you’ll only lose your womb, not your life. But if youe with me, I can guarantee you’ll survive until the day you deliver the baby. The baby will be well taken care of after it’s born. Now, choose.”


    Kallie’s hands were mmy with fear.


    Edgar’s anxiety spiked as he saw that Saniya’s grip on Kallie remained firm.


    Just then, Saniya’s aplices appeared, their voices urgent, pushing her to move faster.


    Edgar’s eyes were sharp. He immediately spotted one of them—the same bastard who’d hurt Jake that day. His stomach dropped. A wave of anxiety washed over him.


    Edgar desperately wanted to warn Kallie but was terrified of tipping their hand.


    Kallie caught Edgar’s look. Her heart hammered in her chest.


    Saniya’s patience wore thin as Kallie hesitated.


    “Ten seconds. That’s all you get to make up your mind. Or I’ll make it for you. And just so we’re clear, one of your kids stays with us. If you don’t hand over the one you’re carrying, Sophie will be with us.” Saniya’s smile was pure evil.


    Kallie’s mind raced. She trembled from head to toe. Sophie and her unborn child. Fear wasn’t the issue—it was the agonizing uncertainty. What the hell was she supposed to do?


    Saniya started the countdown. “10, 9, 8…”


    At 5, Kallie blurted out, “How do I know you won’t hurt my baby?”


    Saniya clicked her tongue, annoyance shing across her face. “Let’s cut the crap. I don’t want your baby. My boss does. He messed up Jake, and he can damn well take Sophie. He’s giving you a choice only because he’s got a thing for pretty women like you.”


    Kallie closed her eyes, despair washing over her. “Fine. I’ll go. Just keep my baby safe. You can’t touch Sophie.”


    Saniya was feeling smug. She gave Kallie’s cheek a yful pat. “You could’ve just told me sooner,” she said. “You made me put on this whole dumb act for nothing.”


    Kallie’s suspicion was correct. The Saniya everyone knew was a facade. Saniya had been ying a part, pretending to be Kallie’s enemy. The truth was, she’d been trying to get close to Kallie.


    Saniya had purposely irritated Kallie and allowed Jake to take control of her. Then, she’d dangled the bait by iming to know where Evita was.


    The whole time, the mastermind had been after Kallie and Jake’s unborn baby. Kallie’s mind raced. Why were they so desperate for her baby? What was so special about it?


    Saniya’s men led Kallie onto the ne.


    Kallie nced back and shook her head slightly at Edgar, who looked terrified. She signaled for him to stay calm and not do anything rash.


    This was the worst-case scenario, the one she’d been dreading. But she had prepared herself for this possibility, so she managed to stay somewhatposed.


    Edgar watched helplessly as they took Kallie away. He pped his own face in anger and frustration. He’d failed to protect her.


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