Hiding in the Devil's Bed (by Malea Cox) novel Chapter 50

Chapter 50

When Zachary was bailed out, Walter and Melissa were green with envy. “Sandra, when will we get out of here?” Walter asked.

Sandra sniffled, holding back tears. “Dad, I’m sorry, I can’t save you…” Her voice broke. Her parents had always protected her growing up, and now the was powerless to help them. The frustration of it all weighed heavily on her.

“How did Zachary get out then?” Melissa asked, her expression tight.

Sandra hesitated before lying. “Well…of course, it was the Foster family that bailed him out.”

Walter’s face darkened as he cursed. “Robert is heartless, only saving his own son.”

Melissa, looking weary but unnervingly calm, interjected, “Honey, we were all tricked by Amelia. Someone has to take responsibility for this mess.”

She pondered, ‘Thankfully, Sandra wasn’t at the scene when this all went down. Otherwise, our whole family would be locked up. Right now, the most important thing is to protect her.

Melissa turned to Sandra and spoke firmly, “Sandra, stop crying and listen to me. From now on, don’t worry about us. Go find Zachary, marry him, and become part of the Foster family.”

“Mom…” Sandra’s voice trembled.

“Kidnapping is no small matter,” Melissa said, her tone steady. “From now on, you have to look out for yourself.”

Sandra was overwhelmed with panic. “But, Mom, what am I supposed to do without you and Dad?” She thought miserably, ‘How will I survive without Dad’s money and Mom’s care? I don’t know how to do anything on my own.’

“After clearing the debts, the Edwards family still owns 10% of the company shares. In the future, let Amelia make money for you to spend. Understand?”

Melissa asked with a stern expression.

Walter was stunned. “Hey… Those shares are mine.”

“Honey, just give them to Sandra,” Melissa said flatly.

Walter loved his youngest daughter, but he loved money even more., For him, he felt secure only when the money was in his own hands.

Melissa pressed on, saying, “We’re going to prison no matter what? What’s the point of holding onto the shares? Isn’t it Amelia who wants the company? Give it to her then. With the Kingsley family’s backing, Edwards Group will grow stronger than it ever could under your control.”

She laid it out clearly and quickly. “If you transfer the shares to Sandra, she’ll become the second–largest shareholder of the company. That way, whatever the Kingsley family earns, she’ll get a cut of it.”

Walter and Sandra exchanged uncertain looks. Finally, he relented. “Sandra, I’ll temporarily transfer the shares to you. But once I’m out, you’ll give them

back to me.”

“Of course, Dad,” she said quietly.

Wiping away her tears, Sandra turned to Melissa and asked with a bitter tone, “Mom, my shares will still be less than Amelia’s. She’ll definitely bully

me…”

Melissa sighed, “There’s no way around it. You’ll just have to put up with it.” Though her tone was resolute, her heart ached at the thought of her beloved daughter being wronged. But there was no other choice left to them now.

Melissa’s voice carried weight as she said, “Sandra, listen carefully and don’t forget what I’m about to tell you.”

“Okay, Mom, I’m listening,” Sandra responded, nodding earnestly.

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Melissa said firmly, “From now on, don’t go up against Amelia anymore. If you see her, just go the other way.”

“Mom,” Sandra shrieked in disbelief. “She ruined our family. Why should I give in to her?”

Melissa sighed deeply, “Because you can’t beat her right now. None of us can. Not even if we all joined forces.” Sandra bit her lip in frustration, unable to say a word for a long moment.

Sandra thought bitterly, ‘Yes, not even our whole family can handle Amelia. That’s the strength of her backing. If only my Zachary could match up to Landon…

Melissa’s eyes drifted to Sandra’s stomach as she continued, “What you need to focus on now is marrying Zachary and becoming Mrs. Foster. You must secure your position as the Foster family’s matriarch through your child. Do you understand?”

“Yes.” Sandra nodded.

The original plan had been for Amelia to marry Zachary, claim Debra’s inheritance, and then meet her end, paving the way for Sandra to marry Zachary and become part of the Foster family.

But now, Elizabeth’s sudden appearance had thrown Sandra into a panic. Sandra wanted nothing more than to marry Zachary immediately and officially become Mrs. Foster.

“Alright, go back now. Don’t keep Zachary waiting,” Melissa instructed, finally exhaling in relief. Her lifelong goal was for her daughter to marry into a wealthy family and enjoy a life of luxury.

‘As for Amelia,‘ Melissa mused, ‘I’ll let her have her moment for now. I mean, how long can Landon, practically a living corpse, protect her? Once Henry seizes control of the family, Amelia will be knocked back down to nothing.‘

Sandra hesitated before saying, “Mom, I’ll do as you say. I’m leaving now…”

Melissa nodded. “Alright, go.”

After watching Sandra leave, Melissa turned to comfort Walter, who looked utterly defeated, “We need to stay alive, Honey. Only by staying alive do we have a chance.”

He let out a heavy sigh and said bitterly, “I should’ve smothered Amelia the moment she was born.”

Melissa sighed as well, “Well, who would’ve thought Debra would suddenly regain her senses and make that ridiculous will?”

‘No matter how meticulously I planned, I still made one wrong move. Is this how it meant to be?‘ she wondered.

Meanwhile, Sandra walked out of the police station, her face streaked with tears. Zachary was leaning dejectedly against his Ferrari, and Elizabeth was nowhere to be seen.

“Zachary,” Sandra whimpered as she threw herself into his arms. “Zachary, from now on, you’re all I have.”

Zachary patted her back gently and spoke softly, “Don’t cry. I’ll protect you.”

“Zachary, can I…can I go home with you? I–I’m too scared to go back to Edwards Villa,” Sandra said between sobs.

Zachary didn’t answer immediately. His brows furrowed, and his silence sent a chill through Sandra’s heart. Desperate, she added, “Zachary, the d said I might be having a boy.”

“Really?” Zachary’s expression lit up with joy, all his previous gloom vanishing.

Sandra nodded. “Yes, but the pregnancy isn’t very stable. The doctor said I need to be careful.”

Zachary thought for a moment before finally agreeing, “Let’s go home.”

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