It was a turbulent night.
For the Shaw family, it proved to be a restless evening.
Sally had gone to visit Kaitlinâs relative, and her phone had been switched off.
The moment Lucinda and her men took their leave, Mekhi instructed his bodyguards to locate Sally without delay.
Five hours later, in the early hours of the morning, the bodyguards brought her back.
âOuch! Handle me with care.
Was that intentional?â
After being unceremoniously thrown to the floor, Sally winced and angrily confronted the bodyguard.
The bodyguard responded with a courteous bow and left without uttering a word.
The door of the room was slammed shut with a loud bang, which startled her.
In the dimly lit room, flickering candles cast eerie shadows, while sporadic gusts of cold air seeped through the window.
Sally was flustered.
She swallowed hard and slowly rose from the floor.
âKneel,â a cold voice ordered from behind her.
Recognizing the voice, Sally quivered with fear.
She turned stiffly to find Mekhi standing there.
His face was shrouded in gloom and he held a cane.
The cane appeared sturdy, clearly recently soaked to prevent easy breakage.
It was evidently meant for her.
Although trembling with fear, Sally summoned her courage and approached him.
She reluctantly knelt before him with a forced smile.
âMekhi, you look so scary.
What have I done wrong? You even have a cane with you.
â
Mekhiâs lips tightened.
His face was gloomy and he looked like a vicious ghost.
âMekhi, whatâs going on? I have delicate skin so I canât bear beatings.
Youâve never laid a hand on me before.
You are making me terrified.
â
Sally bit her lip, attempting to elicit sympathy.
He approached her and peered down coldly.
âAnswer my questions truthfully.
If you dare to lie, Iâll break your legs.
â
Her face drained of color, and she shook her head vigorously.
âIâll tell you everything you wish to know, without lying.
â
âWhy did you choose to hide yourself tonight?â