Semua Bab STEPBROTHER'S PUNISHES ME EVERYNIGHT: Bab 241 - Bab 249

Mia's POVMy heart was still racing from everything that had happened at the theme park. The image of my little daughter missing, crying alone in that corner, kept replaying in my mind. Something wasn't right about the whole situation, and deep down, I knew it wasn't just a coincidence.When Mira had whispered to me earlier about seeing "Uncle Liam" before she got lost, my blood ran cold. My own daughter's words carried more weight than anyone else's, even Liam's. But I couldn't let Xavier and his brothers know about this - not yet. Knowing them, they'd go ballistic and probably do something stupid that would make everything worse.I needed concrete proof before jumping to conclusions, and I was going to find it myself."So you are suspecting Liam," I said, crossing my arms as I stared at the three brothers who looked like they'd been caught red-handed.Xavier's jaw tightened. "Mia, you need to listen to us. There's something about him that-""Drop it," I cut him off sharply. "Just dr

Liam's POVThe tension in that room was suffocating, and I could feel my carefully constructed facade starting to crack. Mia had been acting differently toward me lately - more distant, more guarded. I knew exactly who to blame for this shift.Those damn brothers.Before they showed up, everything was perfect. Mia was starting to trust me, the kids adored me, and I was so close to having everything I wanted. But now? Now she was pulling away, and I could see suspicion creeping into her beautiful eyes whenever she looked at me."Well," I said, forcing my voice to remain light and casual, "I should probably go check on the kids. They're probably wondering where Uncle Liam went."The title felt bitter on my tongue now, but I needed to maintain the loving, caring image I'd worked so hard to build.As I walked toward the stairs, I could feel their eyes boring into my back. Tristan especially seemed to be studying me like I was some kind of puzzle he needed to solve. That man was dangerous

Mia's POV"Run!" someone shouted from behind me. "Run now!"I didn't need to be told twice. Dropping the grocery bags, I grabbed Mira and Marcus's hands while scooping up Miraz with my other arm."Mommy, what's happening?" Mira cried, her little legs struggling to keep up with my frantic pace."Just run, baby," I panted, my heart hammering against my ribs. "We need to get somewhere safe right now."Behind us, I could hear heavy footsteps getting closer. The sound of boots on concrete echoed through the shopping district, and I knew without looking back that those masked men were still following us.This can't be happening. This can't be real.We darted between shoppers, weaving through the crowded sidewalk as I searched desperately for somewhere to hide. The children were crying now, scared and confused, and I felt like the worst mother in the world for putting them in this situation.How did everything go so wrong so fast?I spotted the entrance to the large shopping mall ahead and m

Mia's POVMy ears were still ringing from the explosion as Xavier and I slowly got to our feet. The acrid smell of smoke and burning gasoline filled the air, and I could feel small cuts on my arms from the flying debris."Are you hurt?" Xavier asked urgently, his hands running over my face and arms, checking for injuries."I'm fine," I said, though my voice was shaking. "The kids-"We both turned toward his car, relief flooding through me when I saw Marcus, Mira, and Miraz pressed against the back window, their faces pale but unharmed.They could have been killed. We all could have been killed."This is insane," I breathed, staring at the inferno that had been a gas station just moments before. "These people... they're willing to kill innocent people just to get to me."Xavier's jaw was clenched so tight I could see the muscle twitching. "Mia, you can't go back to your apartment. It's not safe anymore. Come stay with us until-""No," I interrupted, my mind made up. "I'm taking my chi