PopularNovelBriony fixed her gaze on Ferdinand. "No mother could ever truly abandon her own child. Ferdinand, you created
this child for one reason to break down my defenses, to use my heart against me. If something happens to this
baby, then there's truly nothing left between us."
Ferdinand pressed his lips into a thin line, studying Briony intently.
He was weighing how much of her words were sincere.
Mary's pained cry broke the silence. At last, Ferdinand spoke, his voice cold: "Gifford, pull over somewhere
secluded."
Gifford frowned, uneasy. "Mr. Ellsworth, we should get to the docks as fast as possible. They'll be expecting us,
and every minute we delay puts us at greater risk."
Ferdinand's patience was gone. “I won't repeat myself."
Gifford gritted his teeth, the wound on his thigh throbbing. He knew well enough that when Ferdinand lost it, he
was capable of anything.
"Mr. Ellsworth, | hope you don't regret this."
With a heavy sigh, Gifford steered the SUV off the road, weaving through the trees until they cto a stop in
the shelter of the woods.
Ferdinand immediately unzipped a small medical kit and laid out the acupuncture needles.
Gifford slid out of the car and clambered onto the roof to keep watch.
Inside, only the three of them remained.
Briony reached over, tearing open a sterile alcohol wipe and handing it to Ferdinand.
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He took the wipe, glancing up at her.
Briony's tone was cool. "What are you looking atfor? The baby comes first."
Without another word, Ferdinand bent his head and began the procedure.
Briony slumped against the car door, exhaustion written all over her face.
Mary sat hunched, stealing anxious glances at Briony, who kept her eyes shut and looked utterly defeated.
Mary's heart twisted with anxiety.
Does Briony understand what I'm trying to do?
After five tense minutes, Mary's pain finally eased.
Ferdinand packed away the medical kit. "How do you feel now?"
"Much better," Mary said, then hesitated. "But, um... | really need to use the restroom..."
She looked at Ferdinand, embarrassed. "Ever since my belly got this big, | just can't hold it..."
A flicker of irritation crossed Ferdinand's face, his gaze sharp as he stared at her.
"Mary, don't try to play games with me."
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Ferdinand's expression darkened.
Briony spoke up. "She's in this state because she's carrying your child, Ferdinand. Don't be so cruel."
He turned to her, voice tight. "Bryn, we're on the run here!"
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howhere, and you can have Gifford keep watch. She's heavily pregnant-where could she possibly go? Besides,
she loves you. Do you really think she'd run?"
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Tears streamed freely down her cheeks as she clutched her belly, looking utterly
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Ferdinand waved his hand dismissively. "Go."
"Thank you! I'll be quick!"
Mary hurriedly pushed open the car door.
Gifford, alert on the roof, jumped down to block her path.
"| really need to go," Mary pleaded.
Gifford shot Ferdinand a questioning look.
Ferdinand's voice was flat. "Watch her. Don't let her out of your sight."
Gifford nodded. "Understood."
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