Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 406

Chapter 406 When?

Tania had barely opened the door when she came face–to–face with an unhappy look.

“Where did you go? Why were you gone so long?”

At some point, Henry had come back to the apartment.

“I… I just went to take out the trash.”

His eyes swept over her, pausing for a long moment before he finally let her inside.

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“My wife is pregnant, and you’re the only one here to look after her. You can’t be gone that long,” he scolded sharply.

Tania hunched her shoulders and nodded fast. “Yes…

Henry turned his gaze elsewhere. “Where is she?”

“In the bedroom, napping with Kaleb.”

Without another word, Henry walked straight into Shannon’s room and gently woke Kaleb. “Go with Tania and sleep in your own bed.”

Half–asleep and rubbing his eyes, Kaleb shuffled out with her.

Henry shut the bedroom door firmly behind them.

Shannon’s eyes lit up. “Henry, how do you have time to be here now? Everything okay at the company?”

He pulled her into his arms and shook his head. “Nothing big going on. Just three more days- once Tess’s reputation tanks, everything will move right into place.”

Shannon let out a breath of relief and settled against him.

“How’s the baby?” His voice softened.

“The doctor said last time there’s nothing wrong.” She gave him a playful glare. “It’s still early. There’s not much else to know yet.”

Henry chuckled, rubbing her belly gently. “This baby came at the perfect time. Once he’s born, he’s bound to bring us all the wealth in the world.”

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Shannon couldn’t hide her smile. “Then let me thank you on the baby’s behalf–for working so hard, Dad.”

They shared a tender look, but suddenly, Shannon’s stomach twisted hard, like a storm churning inside.

“What’s wrong?”

Henry’s brows pulled tight the moment he saw her face change.

“It’s fine… probably just normal morning sickness.”

Shannon’s face was pale as she shook her head, but unease still gnawed at her chest.

She tugged on Henry’s arm. “Maybe … next time, we should just go to the hospital for the checkup?”

The moment she said it, Henry’s expression darkened. “No!”

His sharp refusal froze her in place, and the look on her face made him realize he’d come down too hard.

He caught himself, softened his tone, and spoke as if coaxing her. “Like you said, the baby’s still early. A hospital check wouldn’t show much anyway. And right now, things are too sensitive. You absolutely can’t be seen out in public.”

His voice was gentle, but his eyes carried weight.

Shannon’s chest tightened with bitterness.

More than ten years ago, she’d given him a daughter with no name, no title. Now that she finally had a chance to come back into his life, he slapped her with the label of a dead woman. And now, pregnant again with their third child, she still had to live in hiding, like some criminal.

“Then when?” Her voice trembled with anger.

“You told me to wait before. Now the funeral’s over, Tess is drowning in scandals, and still you want me to wait.”

She clung to his arm, her tone sharp with complaint.

Henry felt his irritation flare but forced it down. “Shannon, the baby’s still early. Waiting a little longer won’t change anything. And don’t forget–Tess may be in trouble, but the wedding dress bid hasn’t been announced yet. We can’t just walk away now. We have to be careful.”

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His look carried a clear warning.

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At the thought of the 300 million on the line, Shannon gripped his hand tighter. But in the end, she let out a sulky sigh and loosened her hold.

Only then did his face ease. He pulled her close, softening his voice again. “See? That’s why I got you the maid. You don’t need to worry about anything. Tomorrow, I’ll bring the doctor back here for another check. And soon, I’ll take you myself for the hospital visit.”

After all his sweet words, Shannon’s expression finally softened with satisfaction.

Meanwhile, in the next room, Tania stood stiffly, her eyes fixed on Kaleb sitting on the padded floor.

“You’re in my way!”

Kaleb was wide awake now, scattering his expensive blocks across the mat. He shot her a sly glance, his eyes darting with mischief.

Tania quickly stepped back in a panic.

But Kaleb wasn’t done. He hurled a block at her foot with all his strength. “Move! Move!”

She dodged just in time, her heart pounding.

Kaleb showed no guilt. In fact, he grinned with cruel delight, and Tania’s back broke into a cold

sweat.

His mother was already a wanted face on TV, and now this boy–so young, yet already so vile.

A mix of fear, resentment, and hatred stirred inside her.

Kaleb smirked, waving the giant toy in mock threat. “Don’t even think about telling Mom and Dad. They won’t believe you. And even if they do, they’d never do anything to me.”