Hiding in the Devil's Bed (by Malea Cox) novel Chapter 66

Chapter 66

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Sandra collapsed to the floor in shock, staring up at Pamela in disbelief

Looking down at her with utter contempt, Pamela sneered, “You shameless little take. Did you really think getting pregnant by your sister’s Nancé would force your way into the Foster family? Dreamson”

Sandra’s face turned pale, a mix of humiliation and panic washing over her. She could handle Amelia’s accusations, but she couldn’t understand why the Fosters had suddenly turmed on her like this.

Her relationship with Zachary had seemed tacitly accepted by both families. Every time Sandra had visited Foster Villa, Pamela had welcomed her warmly. But today, everything had changed.

Sandra got up with tears streaming down her face and went to find Zachary. He was lying in bed, nursing his injuries, looking nothing like the polished gentleman he usually was.

“Zachary, your mom wants me to get rid of the baby and leave you.” Sandra choked out between sobs, collapsing onto him and accidentally pressing against his injured ribs.

Zachary hissed in pain and pushed her away, “Watch it. That hurts.”

“Oh gosh, I’m so sorry.” Sandra jumped back from the bed, wringing her hands anxiously. She couldn’t shake the feeling that her whole world was about to fall apart. “Let’s get married, Zachary,” she blurted out, desperation clear in her voice.

Zachary rolled his eyes at her. “Are you out of your mind? I’m lying here injured. How can you be talking about marriage?”

“We could just get the marriage license now,” Sandra pleaded, kneeling beside his hospital bed. She gripped his hand tightly, terrified he’d slip away she let go. “The ceremony can wait until you’re better.”

“What’s really going on with you?” Zachary demanded, his patience wearing

Fighting back tears, Sandra finally confessed about the issues with her birth certificate

“You’re telling me you’re legitimate? Zachary stared at her in disbeliel

“No, that’s not it at all, Sandra protested quickly. “I’m the Edwards family’s second lady.”

“This is such a mess,” Zachary muttered. He didn’t like Sandra, burthis revelation made it worse. Having grown up with an illegitimate half–brother, knew all too well how Pamela despised anything to do with children born out of wedlock.

Pamela had made it crystal clear in her elite social circles that Zachary’s wife could never be illegitimate. Now, Ironically, the woman he’d so carefully chosen turned out to be exactly that. His actions had become a slap in the face to Pamela’s reputation.

Zachary looked at Sandra’s tear–filled eyes and sighed, “Sandra, I think you should terminate the pregnancy. This needs to en

“What?” Sandra froze, completely stunned. “Zachary, how can you even say something so horrible?”

“Look, Sandra, i still love you. But I only have one mother, and this means everything to her. I can’t break hot heart.” While Zachary’s face displayed practiced anguish, he felt nothing but relief.

Until Escabeth came along, Zachary had never understood the allure of an experienced woman. Now, she consumed his thoughts, day and night. Only someone like Elizabeth could give him the kind of satisfaction he’d never known before. Sandra, in comparison, seemed both dull and worthless to him,

To make matters worse, Sandra was being childish all the time, constantly making demands that he cut ties with Elizabeth, initially, Zachary had considered marrying her for their child’s sake. But after discovering the truth about her background, he felt no remorse about walking away,

Zachary realized he’d be better off finding someone new who could actually benefit his situation. Someone who might even help him overcome his current predicament

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“You’re ditching me, Zachary Sandra’s voice trembled with disbelief,

“I’m sorry, Sandra.” Zachary closed his eyes, his silence confirming her worst fears.

Sandra completely broke down, her hysterical screams echoing through the room.

Zachary covered his cas in disgust. ‘Damn woman, always with the emotional theatrics, he thought coldly ‘Does the think she’s the precious lady of the Edwards family? Edwards Group is nothing but a subsidiary of Kingsley now. She’s nobody

“How could you do this to me, Zachary?” Sandra cried out, tears streaming down her face. “I love you?”

Sandra was in hysterics when a sudden pain shot through her abdomen. Her face drained of color as she clutched her stomach “Zachery, something’s wrong with the baby,” she pleaded. “I need to get to the hospital now.”

“Here we go again.” Zachary didn’t buy it for a second. Sandra was always crying wolf about pregnancy complications, but the baby had been fine every time. Besides, given the current situation, losing the baby would actually solve his problems. It would give Sandra no mason to keep clinging to him.

A warm trickle ran down her leg, and Sandra shuddered. “Zachary, I’m serious this time. Please, I need to go to the hospital”

“I can’t drive

ve like this. I’ll have my driver take you Zachary called for his driver, but once Sandra was out of earshot, he muttered to him, “Get rid of the baby. Handle it however you see fit.”

As dusk settled, Amelia returned home with Diana’s gift of roses and headed straight for the bedroom. “Landon?”

“You’re back?” Landon looked up, setting down his phone. His face remained expressionless, characteristically distant.

Yet today, Amelia found him particularly captivating. “Landon, thank you.” She trimmed the roses and placed them in a vase on the nightstand.” met Diana today. She told me everything about my mother.“”

Landon remained noncommittal. It was an interesting twist of fate. While investigating Lanny, he’d come up empty–handed but instead discovered that Diana had been Debra’s neighbor during her time in Pinecrest. He’d decided to use this coincidence to do Amelia a favor,

“This is the first time I’ve truly felt that I had a mom,” Amelia said eamestly. “Landon, you’re such a wonderful person. I’ll work my hardest for you from

now on

‘Massage, Landon said, closing his eyes expectantly. Though he had professionals giving him muscle treatments daily, he didn’t care for them. Something about Amelia’s touch just felt more comfortable.

“Of course,” Amelia replied gratefully, rolling up her sleeves and getting to work.

“What did Diana tell you? Landon asked.

“Haven’t you two talked about it?” Amelia asked, surprised.

“I’m not particularly interested in your affairs, Landon said dismissively. “I just happen to know she’s acquainted with Debra.”

“Oh.” Amelia recounted everything Diana had told her. “My mother’s background is a mystery, but according to Diana, she was most likely a wealthy heiress who suffered from mental illness.”

She bit her lip and continued, “Walter was afraid of what would happen if my mom regained her sanity and discovered his affair with Melissa. So he… She swallowed hard. “I believe he killed her AndI intend to find proof.”

Landon’s eyebrows furrowed, surprised by her candid confession.

“An eye for an eye,” Amelia muttered, her fingers unconsciously tightening their grip. Landon winced at the sudden pain. In response, he raised his left hand and firmly gripped her face between his fingers.

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