Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 73

Chapter 73 Her Instinct Screams Danger

Tess didn’t dare let her thoughts spiral any further.

+5 Free Coins

Meanwhile, down the street at a newspaper kiosk tucked beneath the hotel awning, behind a drawn curtain, a woman sat with her face half–covered by dark sunglasses and a wide–brimmed hat.

Her twisted expression was visible.

Why?

Why is she always so lucky?

Nadine pulled off her sunglasses, revealing eyes brimming with venom.

Her fingers curled into fists, sharp nails digging into her palms.

The pain sliced through her skin, but she didn’t flinch.

Everything had been set. Once the drug took effect, Tess would’ve ended up in bed with Charles–and with Finn arriving right on time, they would’ve caught them red–handed.

Divorce would’ve been inevitable.

Nadine’s stare could have set fire to the hotel curtain–it burned with that much fury.

How on earth did Finn find her first?

Her hands trembled. She didn’t even want to imagine what might’ve happened during the time she couldn’t see what’s going

1. on.

She dialed Finn’s number, her voice deliberately soft and sweet. “Finn.”

On the other end, Finn sensed her uneasiness. He frowned and asked, “What is it?”

Just hearing his calm voice brought her a trace of comfort.

Maybe… maybe nothing happen after all.

“It’s nothing. I just… missed you,” she cooed, voice dripping with false sweetness.

Finn immediately pulled the phone away. “This is work hours. Only call if it’s work–related.”

With that, he hung up.

Zane, who was behind the wheel, blinked in surprise.

His boss always held Nadine’s talents in high regard and treated her with unusual indulgence. It was rare–almost unheard of –for him to be this stern with her.

Sensing the weight of Zane’s glance, Finn snapped, “What? You trying to lose your bonus this quarter?”

Zane straightened up immediately, focusing on the road like his life depended on it.

Back at the kiosk, Nadine stared at her screen in disbelief.

The disconnected tone beeped like a slap across the face.

Finn never treated her like this. Never.

Something inside her snapped. Her eyes darkened as they locked onto the hotel window again.

It had to be Tess.

1/3

+5 Free Coins

Chapter 73 Her Instinct Screams Danger

It was her fault.

She was just a convict, freshly out of prison–how could Finn grow cold to her because of Tess?

Nadine clenched her jaw, practically shaking with rage. She wanted to storm in and tear Tess to pieces.

But Tess, completely unaware of the fury watching her from nearby, was calmly packing her bags.

It wasn’t safe for her to stay here.

fon

That waiter–something was off about him. He might not have even been a waiter but someone who was sent there to harm her.

Great. You’re leaving? Running again?

Sull, it confirmed her gut instinct she couldn’t stay here any longer

She held Layla tighter and went to another hotel.

The new hotel was on the far side of the city.

The farther she got, the safer she’d feel. She wouldn’t allow anything–anything–to happen to Layla

As they travelled, the sun dipped below the skyline, and darkness slowly crept in.

2/3

10:28 AM

Chapter 73 Her Instinct Screams Danger

+5 Free Coins

The baby’s recent illness and the fact that she was drugged, all the stress from the past few days, had left Tess on edge.

She stared out at the dimming sky and leaned forward. “Can you drive a little faster?”

Soon, the taxi came to a stop.

“This is it,” the driver announced.

Tess stepped out with Layla bundled tightly in her arms. A gust of wind blew against her, and she instinctively shielded the baby with her coat.

The driver helped unload her luggage, then pulled away without another word.

Tess adjusted her jacket and hugged Layla closer, her eyes flicking to the map on her phone.

She followed the directions and, after a short walk, spotted a sleek, well–lit five–star hotel ahead.

Her breath eased, and she headed toward it.

But just a few steps in, Tess stopped dead in her tracks. A strange sensation crawled up her neck. The hairs on her arms stood straight. Something was wrong.

3/3