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.

instincts to protect her unborn child, Mackenzie gritted her teeth and reluctantly agreed,

Just as they began to move, Mackenzie stumbled

alright?” The lead man asked warily, puzzled by

I just broke my heel. Let’s keep moving.” Feigning nonchalance, Mackenzie remarked as she took off her shoes and tossed

her outburst, reassured by their presence within the Tanner

sound. Astutely, he called out to Blake before darting toward the

brat!” Blake begrudgingly

arranged, pointing in the direction she had

was familiar with such situations; after all, he was responsible for Mackenzie’s kidnapping last time. The weight

to get involved. However, with Tommy already

“Mackenzie!”

“Mackenzie!”

proximity to the beach, the streets among the buildings were blanketed with sand and dust, providing

tender age of six, Tommy showed remarkable intelligence beyond his years, enabling him to track the

“Mackenzie!”

ran toward Mackenzie without

“Tommy!”

up, and she was amazed by his intelligence. It was worth all the love