LOGINSix months later, the house was filled with laughter again. The sound of Liam’s tiny footsteps running around the living room brought so much joy to everyone. Aunty Lisa sat on the couch, smiling as she watched him play with his toy cars. Savannah, now heavily pregnant, sat beside her with a glowing smile. Her baby bump showed clearly under her light dress. Adrian came in from the kitchen, holding a glass of juice. “Here, my love,” he said softly, handing it to her. “Thank you,” she smiled, taking a sip. “You’ve been so caring lately.” Adrian grinned. “You’re carrying my little princess. Of course, I’ll take care of you.” Liam turned and gasped playfully. “Daddy, how do you know it’s a girl?” Adrian bent down to his level. “Because I can feel it,” he said with a wink. Liam giggled. “Then I’ll be the best big brother ever!” Everyone laughed. The whole house felt warm — filled with love, laughter, and peace. After all the storms, this was finally their sunshine. ---
Two days later, Savannah was finally discharged from the hospital. Her hand was still bandaged, and Adrian’s shoulder had a light dressing, but both of them were just grateful to be alive. When they got home, Liam came running toward them the moment they stepped inside. “Mommy! Daddy!” he shouted happily. He hugged Savannah’s legs tightly. “I missed you so much!” Savannah smiled weakly, tears of joy filling her eyes. “I missed you too, baby.” Adrian lifted Liam into his arms and kissed his cheek. “Our little man has been so strong,” he said softly. “You made Mommy proud.” Aunty Lisa came out from the kitchen, wiping her hands on her apron. The moment she saw Savannah, she broke into tears. “Oh thank God you’re back safe, my child!” she cried, hugging her tightly. Savannah smiled and held her close. “I’m fine now, Aunty Lisa. Everything is over.” Aunty Lisa nodded and looked at Adrian. “Thank you, my son. You did well. You protected her just like I prayed.” Adrian smi
The next morning was quiet, but the peace didn’t last long. Savannah was still resting in the hospital when Detective Henry came in with serious news. Adrian sat up straight, holding her hand tightly.“We caught most of the people,” the detective said. “But Cassandra escaped last night. She tricked one of the guards and ran. We believe she’s planning something dangerous.”Adrian’s heart dropped. “You mean she’s still out there?”Henry nodded. “Yes. And we think she won’t stop until she gets what she wants.”Savannah’s hands started shaking. “She’ll come for us again,” she whispered. “I can feel it.”Adrian stood up, angry and scared at the same time. “She won’t touch you again. I’ll make sure of that.”Nathaniel, who had been sitting quietly in the corner, spoke up. “We need to end this now. Before she hurts anyone else.”Henry agreed. “We’ve been tracking her phone. It seems she’s heading toward the old factory at the edge of town. We’ll surround the place tonight.”Adrian turn
The news spread fast. By the time the police finished taking Rose’s statement, the whole street was full of neighbors and sirens. Adrian could not stand still. He paced like a man on fire, calling anyone who might help. His head felt empty and full at the same time. He had to move. He had to find her.Detective Henry arrived quickly. He was calm, the kind of calm that made others less crazy. He put a hand on Adrian’s shoulder. “Tell me everything again, slowly,” he said.Adrian told the story in a broken voice. He told Henry about the van, the masks, the way Savannah screamed. He told him about the strange call that said, “We have your wife.” Henry listened, taking notes, eyes sharp.“We’ll run CCTV from the area,” Henry said. “We’ll check the route, the traffic cameras, any plate, any van. We’ll put out an alert to nearby units. We’ll get men on the road. We have to move fast.”Adrian nodded like a man who agreed with anything. He wanted to do more than nod. He wanted to hunt. He w
It was a bright afternoon, calm and peaceful. The birds outside sang softly, and Savannah felt the cool breeze brush against her skin as she stood near the balcony. For the first time in weeks, she felt like she could breathe again. Adrian had gone out for a short business meeting, promising to be back in an hour. “Don’t stress yourself, baby,” he had said before leaving. “I’ll be back soon. I’ve asked Rose to stay close to you.” Savannah smiled and nodded, waving at him as he left. But deep down, a strange feeling was crawling inside her. Something didn’t feel right. She turned to Rose. “I just want to take a short walk outside the gate. I’ll be fine.” Rose hesitated. “Madam, sir said—” “I’ll only be a minute,” Savannah interrupted softly. “I just need some fresh air.” Rose sighed and nodded. “Okay ma’am, but please be careful.” Savannah stepped out of the gate. The air outside was fresh, the sun warm. She rubbed her belly gently and whispered to her unborn baby, “M
It was a bright afternoon, calm and peaceful. The birds outside sang softly, and Savannah felt the cool breeze brush against her skin as she stood near the balcony. For the first time in weeks, she felt like she could breathe again. Adrian had gone out for a short business meeting, promising to be back in an hour. “Don’t stress yourself, baby,” he had said before leaving. “I’ll be back soon. I’ve asked Rose to stay close to you.” Savannah smiled and nodded, waving at him as he left. But deep down, a strange feeling was crawling inside her. Something didn’t feel right. She turned to Rose. “I just want to take a short walk outside the gate. I’ll be fine.” Rose hesitated. “Madam, sir said—” “I’ll only be a minute,” Savannah interrupted softly. “I just need some fresh air.” Rose sighed and nodded. “Okay ma’am, but please be careful.” Savannah stepped out of the gate. The air outside was fresh, the sun warm. She rubbed her belly gently and whispered to her unborn baby,
It was early in the morning, the sun already bright through the white curtains. Savannah sat quietly on the edge of the bed, her hand resting on her belly. She could feel the baby move again, a soft flutter that made her smile faintly. Adrian was still in the bathroom, getting ready for work when
Savannah’s heart raced so fast she thought it might tear her chest open. She froze on the bench, her bag still on her lap. Her eyes lifted slowly and met the man’s stare. He was tall, his suit pressed, his shoes shining like glass. The way he stood, the way he said her name, it sounded too
Savannah left the motel room before the sun rose. She had no plan. Only a small bag and a head full of fear. But she had one promise. She would protect the baby. That was enough to move.The city was loud and cold. People rushed by. No one looked at her twice. She walked until her feet
Savannah sat on the small motel bed. Her whole body shook from crying. Her face was pale, her lips dry, her eyes red. She pressed her hands against her belly and whispered, “I will keep you safe. Even if I have nothing, I will keep you safe.” The room was tiny, with broken curtain







