Chapter 73 Her Instinct Screams Danger
Chapter 73 Her Instinct Screams Danger
Tess didn’t dare let her thoughts spiral any further.
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Meanwhile, down the street at a newspaper kiosk tucked beneath the hotel awning, behind a drawn curtain, a woman sat with her face half–covered by dark sunsses and a wide–brimmed hat.
Her twisted expression was visible.
<i>Why</i>?
Why is she always so lucky?
Nadine pulled off her sunsses, revealing eyes brimming with venom.
Her fingers curled into fists, sharp nails digging into her palms.
The pain sliced through her skin, but she didn’t flinch.
Everything had been set. Once the drug took effect, Tess would’ve ended up in bed with Charles–and with Finn arriving right on time, they would’ve caught them red–handed.
Divorce would’ve been inevitable.
Nadine’s stare could have set fire to the hotel curtain–it burned with that much fury.
How on earth <i>did </i>Finn find <i>her </i><i>first</i><i>? </i>
Her hands trembled. She didn’t even want to imagine what might’ve happened during the time she couldn’t see what’s going<ol><li>on.</li></ol>
She dialed Finn’s number, her voice deliberately soft and sweet. “Finn.”
On the other end, Finn sensed her uneasiness. He frowned and asked, “What is it?”
Just hearing his calm voice brought her a trace offort.
Maybe… maybe nothing <i>happen </i><i>after </i><i>all</i>.
“It’s nothing. I just… missed you,” she cooed, voice dripping with false sweetness.
Finn immediately pulled the phone away. “This is work hours. Only call if it’s work–rted.”
With that, he hung up.
Zane, who was behind the wheel, blinked in surprise.
His boss always held Nadine’s talents in high regard and treated her with unusual indulgence. It was rare–almost unheard of –for him to be this stern with her.
Sensing the weight of Zane’s nce, Finn snapped, “What? You trying to lose your bonus this quarter?”
Zane straightened up immediately, focusing on the road like his life depended on it.
Back at the kiosk, Nadine stared at her screen in disbelief.
The disconnected tone beeped like <b>a </b>p across the face.
Finn never treated her like this. Never.
Something inside her snapped. Her eyes darkened as they locked onto the hotel window again.<fn3672> N?w ?ovel chapt?rs are published on f?ndnovel</fn3672>
It had to be Tess.
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Chapter 73 Her Instinct Screams Danger
It was her fault.
She was just a convict, freshly out of prison–how could Finn grow cold to her because of Tess?
Nadine clenched her jaw, practically shaking with rage. She wanted to storm in and tear Tess to pieces.
But Tess,pletely unaware of the fury watching her from nearby, was calmly packing her bags.
It wasn’t safe for her to stay here.
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That waiter–something was off about him. He might not have even been a waiter but someone who was sent there to harm her.
Being awyer–a high–risk profession by nature–had always made her extra vignt about situations like this. Tess had sensed something was off; her first instinct was to pack up and find a new ce to stay.
Within minutes, she’d checked out.
Across the street, Nadine spotted her.
Her blood ran hot as she watched Tess exit the building, suitcase in one hand, a small bundle in the other.
Great. You’re <i>leaving</i>? Running <i>again</i><i>? </i>
Tess clenched her fists tighter, inch by inch, her teeth grinding together with a faint, snapping sound.
She might have slipped away this time–but what about next time?
Nadine narrowed her eyes, a venomous glint shing through them.
*Shhh, easy now, La.”
A soft, motherly voice drifted through the warm evening air.
Nadine looked up to see Tess gently rocking the swaddled baby in her arms, patting her back and whispering soothing words.
Though the sun was setting, the heat lingered, heavy and oppressive.
La squirmed restlessly in the stifling warmth, fussing and whimpering.
But Tess, calm and patient, held her closer, even raising her back to shield the baby from the harsh rays.
Nadine watched them closely. Her eyes slid from Tess’s serene face to the small bundle cradled in her arms–and narrowed.
They say a child is a mother’s whole world.
You too. Tess?
Jealousy red inside her, fierce and burning like a wildfire. Her fingers trembled as she pulled out her phone.
Her gaze stayed locked on Tess’s retreating figure. “Yes,” she whispered into the phone, her voice low and cold. “That’s right.”
Tess,pletely unaware of the danger watching her from a distance, felt a sudden chill run down her spine.
She turned and nced back, puzzled by the eerie feeling–but there was nothing unusual behind her.
Sull, it confirmed her gut instinct she couldn’t stay here any longer
She held La tighter and went to another hotel.
The new hotel was on the far side of the city.
The farther she got, the safer she’d feel. She wouldn’t allow anything–anything–to happen to La
As they travelled, the sun dipped below the skyline, and darkness slowly crept in.
10:28 AM
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The baby’s recent illness and the fact that she was drugged, all the stress from the past few days, had left Tess on edge.
She stared out at the dimming sky and leaned forward. “Can you drive a little faster?”
Soon, the taxi came to a stop.
“This is it,” the driver announced.
Tess stepped out with La bundled tightly in her arms. A gust of wind blew against her, and she instinctively shielded the baby with her coat.
The driver helped unload her luggage, then pulled away without another word.
Tess adjusted her jacket and hugged La closer, her eyes flicking to the map on her phone.
She followed the directions and, after a short walk, spotted a sleek, well–lit five–star hotel ahead.
Her breath eased, and she headed toward it.
But just a few steps in, Tess stopped dead in her tracks. A strange sensation crawled up her neck. The hairs on her arms stood straight. Something was wrong.