Once Armond and I entered the room, Helga shut the door and waited outside.
He had his back to me as he walked around the stone bed slowly with one hand on it. I didn’t know what he was planning.
He spoke after a long moment of silence.
“Sienna, you’ve disappointed many people in your life. Will you be able to pay them back in this lifetime?”
Love couldn’t be forced. That was a fact.
However, to someone like Armond, it was my fault for disappointing him.
It was impossible to convince either of us to change, so there was no need to argue with him over the matter.
I pursed my lips silently and waited to see what would happen next.
Right now, I wanted to know why Armond went through all the trouble to lure me here.
If I couldn’t figure it out, our little family would forever be in danger.
“Do you still remember what I’ve said?”
Armond tapped his fingers on the stone bed and gazed at me with his lips curved up in a smirk.
Stupefied, I gave no comment.
After all, Armond had said many things. It was impossible for me to remember everything he said.
Besides, I didn’t even want to run into him again.
Even though I remained silent, Armond didn’t get mad. He patiently continued, “Don’t worry. I used to be obsessed with getting you, but I’ve changed my mind.”
Upon hearing his words, instead of joy, fear engulfed my heart.
“That’s great,” I replied, pretending to be calm. “I wish you happiness!”
“Of course.” Armond arched a brow before changing the subject suddenly. “But if you want me to be happy, you’ll have to help me.”
Indeed, he was a scheming man.
However, I wasn’t about to suffer in silence.
“Sure. We can talk as long as you return my son to me.”
Armond merely chuckled when he heard what I said. “Do you seriously think I’m discussing with you?”
His smile disappeared without a trace.
Bang! The metal door was pushed open without warning. A bunch of men in white coats and masks strode in. They seized me and tied me onto the stone bed.
When I realized what was going on, my body was bound to the bed with tape. I could only move my ankles and wrists.
Armond towered above me, blocking the light. “Don’t worry. It will be over soon.”
As soon as he said that, a syringe was stabbed into my thigh. The increasing pain caused me to sweat as I dug my nails into my palms.
Armond’s satisfied smirk was the last thing I remembered before I lost consciousness.
When I opened my eyes again, the first thing I saw was the while ceiling. There was a strong disinfectant smell wafting through the air.
“Letty, you’re awake.” It was John.
I turned my head in the direction of the voice and spotted him.
“Where am I?” I struggled to sit up.
“The hospital. You were left on the streets. Someone called the cops and sent you to the hospital.” John poured me a glass of warm water before taking a seat.
I must have been unconscious for a long time because my throat was parched. I immediately gulped down most of the water before stopping.
Soon, I realized Anthony wasn’t around. “Where is Anthony?” I queried.
Anthony’s influence in M Country was more widespread compared to John, so he should’ve been notified earlier than John.
“Hey, you ingrate. I came all the way here, but all you ask for is that brat?” John couldn’t stop comparing himself to Anthony again.
I gave the glass back to him in exasperation. “I was just asking about him. Both of you are equally important to me.”
“Really? I don’t think so.” John placed the glass on the table and replied sarcastically, “You willingly became a hostage for your son’s sake. Did you even consider our feelings back then? Is your brother someone who will act as if nothing had happened after seeing someone holding you at knifepoint?”
I knew John was upset, just like Anthony.
Taking his hand, I offered an apology. “John, I’m sorry. Don’t worry. I will never ever risk my life again. I’m at fault, so how will you punish me?”
My apology took John by surprise. He swallowed the mocking words that were about to leave his mouth and sighed. “How will I punish you? What else? You’ve already apologized. If I insist on teaching you a lesson, what am I?”
I burst out chuckling. “I’m lucky to have a great brother like you.”
“Stop flattering me. If this happens again, I will surely teach you a lesson! I have plenty of ways to kick some sense into you.” John feigned fury as he rolled his eyes at me.
I was used to getting what I want from him, so I wasn’t afraid and merely raised my brows in response. We both stopped talking about that matter.
Suddenly, I remembered how Armond smirked before I fainted. As uneasiness rose in my heart, I asked, “Did the doctor examine me? Is anything wrong with me?”
“Oh, you’re nervous now? Did you finally realize you’re still in your confinement period?” John shot me a glare before assuring me. “Don’t worry. The doctor said you’re fine, but you need to rest in bed for now. Otherwise, your health might be affected.”
I relaxed visibly at his answer but insisted, “Why don’t I get a thorough checkup, which includes blood and urine test? Let’s run every test available just to be safe.”
Sensing my unusual reaction, John grabbed my hands and demanded sternly, “What is going on?”
“Armond was the one who kidnapped my son. Before I fainted, they injected something into my thigh. I had no idea what it was,” I revealed.
John froze for several moments before gasping in horror.
It was more distressing to watch his reaction. I would rather be tortured instead.
“Don’t worry. It might be nothing.” I wanted to comfort him, but my voice was tiny for I wasn’t sure about it.
John ignored me and walked out of the ward.
He was truly mad.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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