Chapter 123 My entire body became impossibly still as the blood drained from my flesh; I swallowed dryly to witness the scene again as five years ago. The same goons Melody hired to kill me that day marched towards me, pointing their guns at us.
Zoe recoiled in horror in my arms, his squirming activated my fight or flight mode. So, I hid behind Henry, using him as a shield.
Melody broke into a fit of laughter, she remarked at my situation.
âWell, Laura. You are quite selfish. I havenât told you about the punishment, and you are already endangering your brotherâs life?
Smart move!â
Leo didnât pay any heed to Melodyâs blabbering and asked her fearlessly.
âWhat do you want to do, Melody? Bring it on!
I am not scared of your hollow threats!â
âHollow threats?â
She glared at him with a crazed look, âYou think I have brought these goons here to cook Christmas dinner for you and your lovelyâLaura?
No, Leo. They are here to kidnap her!â
What?
Her boldness to threaten me in my own house fucked my brain, I was aghast by her confidence. She boasted about her vicious scheme as if it were an achievement and touched her swollen cheek.
âFrom day one of your return to Lakon City, you were trying to seduce Leo and defeated me multiple times, Chapter 123 So, I decided to complete the unfinished task from five years ago and kill you now.
I wonât allow you to steal my love again at any cost.
Then she caressed her other cheek and winced in pain, Leoâs hand was printed on it.
âBut itâs not worth it!
Leo chose you over me, insulting my dedication and feelings. So now, I will kill Zoe, the loving memory of your marriage.
That snakelet should have died the day he was born!â
âNo!â
We all gasped as her order energized those armed ruffians, they rushed to pluck Zoe from my arms. Bright moved quickly and punched a goon, alerting Leo.
âTackle the one closer to you!â
Henry, my knight, became my armor and blocked the attack on me. Soon, my porch was converted into a mini war zone. Henry, Bright, and Leo bravely fought against those thugs, trying to protect me..
Clutching my Zoe to my chest, I spun on my heels sharply to run inside the house for safety, my daughter was also unguarded there.
But as soon as I climbed the stairs to sprint through the door, Melody appeared before me. She stood between me and the door, smirking wildly.
âGame ends, Laura. You canât escape now!â
My eyes darted around maniacally, widening in alarm, but the black gun shining in Melodyâs hand stabbed my gut with terror. A sickening wave of fear welled up from my belly as she screeched.
âEnough of this drama. One more move, and I will shoot them.â
The unwavering determination evident from her firm voice closed my throat, cutting off the air supply. I could no longer see anything but threat.
Chapter 173 To save our lives. Leo, Henry, and bright surrendered, standing frozen to their spots, Melody aimed the gun at Zoeâs forehead and warned me.
I wonât hesitate to pull the trigger if you move bit, Laura. This is my last warning!â
After an anguished wait of five years, I had finally found my son, it wasnât in my wild imagination to lose him now. So, I stood rigid with horror, too overwhelmed to move as my breath became ragged in my throat.
I let out a strangled cry, barely holding my screams, my arms were empty in a heartbeat as a thug took my son away. Normally, kids cry and wail in retaliation, but my son was struck speechless. He just cried silently while glancing at me helplessly.
My knees trembled and quaked, threatening to give out as I saw them sitting in a black van hurriedly. Melody held the gun close to Zoe as a hostage and sat in last.
âGood choice. You arenât as dumb as you seem, Laura.
Donât even think about informing the police. Otherwise, I will send back Zoe into pieces as your new yearâs gift.â
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