Love At The Wrong Table

Just around the corner, Mackenzie unexpectedly collided with three unfamiliar men blocking her path.

She reflexively spun around, only to find another burly man blocking her retreat.

Confusion quickly consumed her thoughts. What’s going on? Is this planned? Who could have anticipated my presence at Jack’s housewarming banquet today and followed my every move?

“Hehe, Ms. Quillen. Please come with us obediently,” said one of the men with a

As they slowly closed in on her, seemingly ready to pounce at any moment, Mackenzie instinctively placed a protective hand over her abdomen. While she would typically resist or flee, she dared not move this time, worrying that any sudden movement would lead to unforeseen consequences.

Putting on a frigid expression, she asked, “Who’s behind your invitation?”

The men momentarily faltered, surprised by Mackenzie’s unexpected compliance.

“Ms. Quillen, you’ll learn once you get there. Cooperate with us, and we won’t resort to force.

“If you try to escape or call for help, we won’t take it lightly.

“We would deeply regret any harm befalling you.”

They weren’t just ordinary brutes; they were seasoned kidnappers, the very one had once abducted Ms. Beatrix.

by her maternal instincts to protect her unborn child, Mackenzie gritted her teeth

they began to

warily, puzzled by her

Feigning nonchalance, Mackenzie

much attention to her outburst, reassured by their presence within

scream just now?” Tommy’s sharp ear caught the sound. Astutely, he

begrudgingly

Mackenzie’s shoes deliberately arranged, pointing in the

Tommy was familiar with such situations; after all, he was responsible for Mackenzie’s kidnapping last time. The weight of that past mistake still burdened him, driving

reluctant to get involved. However, with Tommy already charging ahead, he had no choice but to join the rescue effort.

“Mackenzie!”

“Mackenzie!”

in search of Mackenzie. Thanks to their proximity to the beach, the streets among the buildings were blanketed with sand

tender age of six, Tommy showed remarkable intelligence beyond his years, enabling him to track the footprints and eventually succeed in

“Mackenzie!”

ran toward Mackenzie without hesitation.

“Tommy!”

Tommy came to her rescue, Mackenzie’s eyes lit up, and she was amazed by his intelligence. It was worth all the