Kidnapped

I couldn't be stopped.

My hands continued to turn the page of the journal without hesitating.

"Don't interfere with his life.

Don't meddle with his decisions.

Don't do anything that you shouldn't.

The most critical thing is Jillian's happiness.

Don't act rashly.

Put aside all of your crazy ideas.

Never, ever, ever hurt him.

If anyone is going to be trapped, it'll be me.

He should be freed.'

Time stood still four years ago. Kevin penned the final sentence before departing abroad.

‘Goodbye.’

There were numerous photographs in the diary. He had never missed a period in my life, from childhood to adulthood.

I should have been terrified, but instead, I was relieved.

It gave me the confidence to pick up the phone and call Kevin.

The call was immediately connected, and there were a few rummaging sounds on the other end before Kevin's exhausted voice came through. "Jill?"

"Sir..." I didn't want to look anxious, so I didn't turn on the video. "Are you finished? When will you be back?"

"I..."

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