Anya’s POV:
Flora and I were locked in the dilapidated house. The house was dark and damp, which emitted a strong moldy smell.
Flora couldn’t stop trembling. She was dehydrated. “Mommy, I am so thirsty.”
I touched Flora’s head and felt that it was burning. Flora was having a fever and was already in a daze.
“Flora bear with it a little longer. Mommy will find water for you.”
The windows in the house for nailed shut, and the door was locked. I looked around, but there was no water or food.
Helplessly, I could only knock on the door anxiously, “Open the door! Open the door. Someone is here!”
After shooting for about five to six minutes, a sound was heard from outside the door.
“What are you shouting for?”
A fat and short kidnapper opened the door fiercely.
“Brother, my daughter is having a fever. Can you give me a bottle of water, please?”
Anya’s POV:“Mommy…”“Shh!” I quickly covered Flora’s mouth and looked at David nervously through the gap.Seeing him walk towards the chicken coop, step by step with a gun in his hand, my heart beat widely like a drum.Fortunately, David only took a glance before turning around and leaving the courtyard to look for the shore.After all, if one wanted to leave the deserted island, we could only leave by boat.Seeing David gone, I have a sigh of relief.I had to contact someone as soon as possible and seek help. My phone had been confiscated. If I wanted to call the police, I had to get my phone back.David’s POV:I went to the beach and looked around, but didn’t find Anya.However, I was sure that Anya could not leave this island. She must be hiding somewhere.Thinking of this, I turned back.I planned to search the few dilapidated houses again. As long as I search carefully. I would find them.Anya’s POV:“This island is so small. David will return!” I thought for a moment. I couldn’
Tina’s POV:The doctor and nurse rushed over to check on his condition.“The patient’s condition is critical. Hurry up and send him to the emergency room.”I cried sadly, “Daddy, you will be fine!”Then. Dad was pushed into the emergency room. Harry and I waited anxiously outside the emergency room.An hour later, the emergency room door opened and the doctor came out with a look of regret.“Doctor, how is my father?”“Miss Walter, I am sorry. We tried our best, but Mr. Walter couldn’t be saved.”“No, that’s impossible. My father won’t die. My father certainly won’t die. I broke down and cried loudly.”“I am sorry. We tried our best. My condolence!”“No, please save my father. My father won’t die like this.”I shook the doctor’s arm frantically.Harry gritted his teeth in anger. “Tina, stop crying. Daddy and brother were both killed by Anya! This damn bitch ruined our family. We can’t let her have an easy time.”“Daddy, Brother, Mommy, it's all my fault for being useless.”“It’s none
Anya’s POV:Ten days later, Tina, Harry, and I held Dad’s funeral.Although David was killed by the police, Tina and Harry still arranged a tombstone for him and buried him hastily.It was drizzling and the weather had plummeted. The temperature was only about 8 degrees for the southern reason. It was a very low temperature.In addition to me and my siblings, some of Daddy’s friends and acquaintances attended the funeral.Dad’s ashes had already been buried.In front of the tombstone, I was dressed in black with a white hat on my head. I looked sad and bowed deeply three times. “Father, I have a safe journey!”Tina and Harry were dressed similarly. And Tina was crying inconsolably. She said, “Dad, I hope you can rest in peace in your realm beyond!”There were wreaths and various offerings arranged clearly in front of the tombstone.After the funeral ended, the guests left one after another.I also left the cemetery with a heavy heart.I had just walked out of the cemetery when a large
Evan’s POV:I was right beside Anya. When I realized that something was wrong with her, I quickly reached out and patted her. “Anya, what’s wrong? Wake up!”“Wake up! Are you having a nightmare?” I shook her a few more times.“Ah…” Anya wakes up from the nightmare. Her heart was pounding and she was still in fear.“That’s scary!” She subconsciously shrank into my arms and panted uncontrollably.I quickly comforted her. What’s wrong? Did you have a nightmare?”She broke out in a cold sweat as if she had just returned from the underworld.“I just dreamed of my father and David….” She gasped, still in a state of fear.“It’s okay. It’s okay. It’s just a nightmare. Don’t be afraid.”She shrank even more in my arms. “Evan, I am so scared. Hold me tight.”Hearing this, I tightened my arms and hugged her tightly.“Don’t be afraid. I am here. Sleep in peace!’It was unclear whether it was the psychological effect, or if she had encountered something unclean.As soon as Anya falls asleep, she u
Evan’s POV:I was stunned and my eyes moved slightly.I never believed in such things.However, my Grandma believes in this.So, from a young age under the influence of my grandmother, I have heard and seen many similar things.Moreover, the wealthier the person was, the more they believed in superstition.These things are all interconnected and not unexplainable using scientific principles. After all, there are many aspects of the magnetic field that even scientists have not fully understood.“Say what do you want to say?”Gael said bluntly, “Why don’t we consult Miss Walter's symptoms with Mr. Lewis.”I frowned slightly when I heard that.Mr. Lewis was the famous Geomancer of X City and a distinguished guest of Grandma. Almost all the respectable people in X city have some connection with him.In the past, whenever anything happened to the Carter family, Grandma would look for Mr. Lewis for advice.However, since Grandma passed away, the Carter family never invited Mr. Lewis again.
Anya’s POV:Tina had come this far. Although, I didn’t pity her. I still felt a little guilty.No matter what the reason was, it was all because of me. Now that my father was dead, I would help her if I could.“Sister…” Tina hesitated, looking embarrassed.“What’s wrong? Just say what you want to say.”“Sister, I want to stay by your side to take care of you.”After Tina finished speaking, she quickly explained nervously, “This way, I will have someone to accompany me and have significant expenses. Oh sister, please don’t misunderstand. I have no ulterior motive or other intention. I just want to stay by your side. On the other hand, I will want to take care of you. On there under I want to salvage myself.”I don’t know how to refuse.Seeing that I didn’t say anything, she looked even more pitiful, “Sister, I go back to an empty room every day. I am afraid. I am alone, and no one talks to me. Harry is a guy. There are many things that I can’t say to him. Sister, can you promise me?”A
Tina’s POV:Evan didn’t listen to my explanation. “Don’t come to the hospital again in the future, and don’t appear in before my sight. Otherwise, If I can get you out of the mental hospital, I can send you back.”When I heard this, I took a cold breath, and I was so frightened that I was incoherent. “Evan, I am here to deliver soup to Anya. Anya’s health isn’t good. I am worried. I want to treat Anya better and do something for her.”“Tina, if you want to do something, stay away from Anya. If you come to the hospital to pester Anya again, don’t blame me for being nasty.”“Evan… I know you hate me. I realized my mistake! It’s my fault. I have let you down your love and hurt your heart. I dare not to ask for forgiveness, nor will I harbor any other improper thoughts. Please, Evan, I beg you…”Before I could finish, Evan said impatiently, “Tina stopped talking. There has never been love between you and me. Where did the hatred come from? Leave the hospital now. Don’t let me see you agai
Anya’s POV:I had just slept for little more than ten minutes when I was stuck in a nightmare. My entire body kept twitching, and I couldn’t wake up no matter what.Fortunately, Evan had been standing guard at my side and immediately woke me up. “Anya, wake up quickly.”“Ah!” I screamed and opened my eyes.“What’s wrong? Did you have another nightmare?”I was drenched in a cold sweat and threw myself into Evan’s arms in a panic and said in fear, “Evan, I want to leave the hospital.”“What’s wrong?”I felt chilled over and couldn’t help but tremble. I replied, “Nothing’s wrong. I just don’t want to stay in the hospital. I just dreamed of something especially terrifying again.”Thinking about the nightmare, it was too terrifying. The hospital's dark energy was too heavy compared to the other places. So the nightmares were much more intense.“Don’t be afraid. The nightmares are all not real.”“I want to be discharged. I don’t want to stay here anymore.”“Okay, Alright. I will get someone
Anya’s POV:My heart sank when I overheard the two men gossiping away.“Excuse me, sir, may I borrow your cell phone?”The two vagrants looked at me casually while looking at the phone, “No way! My phone is running out of battery. I have to charge it at the convenience store soon. Moreover, what kind of person doesn’t have a phone nowadays? Why did you ask to borrow mine?”I feared Evan would trace my cell phone location. Therefore, I left it behind.I would have the register with my real ID if I were to apply for a new SIM card.“Sir, I will buy you a cell phone instead.” I took a wallet from my canvas bag and retrieved $200.“I pay for your phone. You can use the money to buy new one.” I said and handed the money to the homeless man.Homeless man’s POV:I looked surprised and became speechless. I looked at the woman skeptically.It was strange that she offered $200 to buy this old phone. She could have bought a brand new one with that amount. I was puzzled.Moreover, someone who cas
Anya’s POV:I became even more aimless after leaving X City West.The weather changed gradually, and dark clouds gathered. The wind blew strongly, cleaning the streets of pedestrians.The storm was apparently about to descend.I felt the chill and tightened my jacket.I had to find another place to stay quickly.Although I had money, I would have to register with my identity card to stay in a better hotel. The same regulation applies in ordinary home stays.It was challenging to find another homestay without an identity card.I subconsciously stopped in my tracks when an overpass passed me.Many unemployed people and vagrants gathered under the overpass. Land in the X city was scarce, and every inch was worth its weight in gold. Many could not afford the tiniest house and resorted to living under the overpass.I looked around.Many homeless people had set up mosquito nets to make independent tents. I would probably have to do the same under the overpass if I did not want to register w
Evan’s POV:Half an hour later, I arrived at the Home stay in the suburbs.I was with an entourage of bodyguards and servants.“Where is she?” I asked anxiously.The Lady boss of the homestead was shocked to see many burly men in suits appearing at her door. She stammered, “She has already left. Look, is this her?”She quickly pulled out the surveillance footage.The public living room was occupied with surveillance.I took a look and became excited. “Yes, yes, that’s her!”In this surveillance video, Anya held a bowl of medicine and was about to drink it.At the same time, my heart sank. “What was she drinking? What was it?”“Oh, she said she had a cold, and it’s cold medicine. “The Lady boss replied.“She left this behind.” The Lady boss quickly brought over Anya’s medicine.“Mark, go and check immediately. What’s in this medicine?” I instructed.Mark looked closer and replied worriedly, “Mr. Carter, the formula is abortion medicine.”Boom!I staggered and almost lost my balance. My
Lady Boss’ POV:I scoffed before changing the channel with a remote control.Unexpectedly, Evan Carter also had a press conference on another channel.I switched a few channels consecutively, all of which were news about Evan Carter looking for Anya Walter.Evan booked the prime time advertising for several TV stations for this purpose.“If any of you know the whereabouts of Anya Walter, please inform me. You will be rewarded handsomely.” Evan promised.“Oh my! Evan Carter is lofty indeed to look for a missing wife on Prime TV. A rich man always gets his way with money.” I looked at the young woman subconsciously as I commented sarcastically.Only then did I realize something unusual with the young woman before me.She wore a cap and sunglasses in an ordinary outfit.However, her temperament was different from the home stays other guests. She had exquisite facial features, and her skin was delicate and translucent.To be honest, she looked a lot like Anya Walter.My heart skipped a be
Anya’s POV:I returned to the small clinic to get the medicine at the agreed time.“Doctor, is the medicine ready?” I asked.The doctor nodded repeatedly, “Yes, yes, it is ready for collection.”“I concocted some medicine that’s less harmful to the body and has milder medical effects.”The doctor was alone in the small clinic. There were no nurses. He handed the medicine to me.I looked and saw a dozen black-brown medicinal bags in the plastic carrier. “How do you take it?”“It’s a traditional medicine ready for consumption. Take a packet every morning, noon, and night for three consecutive days. The fetus will turn into blood and discharge through your vagina.” The doctor instructed carefully.My brows knotted, and I vaguely felt my abdomen twitch, as if the fetus inside me sensed danger and protested silently.“Okay, how much is it?”“400 dollars.”I frowned again. Then I took out $400 from my wallet.The fee was indeed a little expensive.A reputable hospital would have cost less t
Author’s POV:Soon, the news of Anya Walter’s disappearance had spread like a wildfire.The media found out about Anya Walter’s disappearance through the mysterious informant.By the end of the day, the news has already been released online.“Evan Carter left dejected as his pregnant ex-wife escapes.”“You run, I chase… You can’t escape even if you have wings! Anya Walter deliberately disappears.”Evan Carter’s relationship with his ex-wife crumbles completely. Anya Walter was possibly abandoned.”As soon as the news was released, the Internet exploded again, and the entire city joined in to watch the show.“What’s going on between Mr. Carter and his ex-wife? Why is there so much news every other day? I hear so much about their melodramatic lives that I am tired of watching them.”“That’s right! We can’t have a moment o
Anya’s POV:I thought it over seriously for a night and decided to abort the child with pills.The hospital was not an option for me right now. Besides, there were laws against abortion.Soon, I put on a disguise and made my way to a private clinic.“Hello, what can I help you with?”“Do you have an abortion pill?”“No, no.” The doctor refused, repeatedly, sizing me up suspiciously.“Please help me, doctor! I need the abortion medicine. How much is it? Just tell me. I know you must have it here.” I took out $200 from my pocket.The small clinics certainly had abortion drugs and private abortion services.However, to avoid being investigated by the police, they never sold them openly.“Uh… You have to think about it carefully. Do you want the abortion medicine?”“Yes, please help me!” I was wearing a cap, a large mask, and s
Evan’s POV:My chest heaved violently as I digested Kester’s words. My face twisted in a murderous rage.Judging from Kester’s tone, he was probably telling the truth. Anya had not come to look for him. This made me even more worried.If she encountered bad people, the consequences would be more unimaginable.Soon, night fell.I returned home and rushed to the second floor.After looking at the safe, I was even more anxious.“Mr. Carter, we still haven’t found her…”The bodyguards had searched for an entire day, but they still couldn’t find Anya.They had no choice but to return and report their failure to me. “Mr. Carter, the bodyguard team faces constrains in our abilities. Perhaps, we should call the police instead.”When I heard this, the corner of my lips twitched. “Call the police? Is there something wrong with your worthless brains?”
Evan’s POV:Soon, all the nurses and bodyguards of the Carter family had joined to search for Anya.“Anya… Anya…” My eyes were bloodshot as I punched the bed frame.I knew Anya had not forgiven me.No wonder she had been behaving like a docile lamb. As it turned out, she had been planning her great escape the whole time.She deliberately pretended to reconcile with me, so I would let my guard down.No wonder she acted as though she had forgotten about the past. She was already making plans to flee.“I will give you two hours to find Anya. If you can’t find her, you'll get lost.”“Got it. Mr Carter!”Gael was calling again.I answered the call, feeling slightly frustrated, “What is it?”“Mr. Carter, bad news. I just checked the safe. Miss Anya’s document and passport are missing.”When I heard this. I felt wave