Vicky understood Lincoln’s message clearly. Her movements were confined to this room, and if he suspected she tried to

escape, she would end up tightly bound.

It did not take long before someone knocked on the room’s door, and Miranda entered with a tray of food.

“Mister Hart, this is the meal you requested for Ms. Shaw,” she said.

Lincoln took the tray. “Yes, you can go now,” he replied, his eyes briefly glancing at Vicky.

Vicky made no attempts to shout or question Miranda, and she did not lose her temper either. After all, doing any of that

would not change anything.

Lincoln approached Vicky with the tray. “You must be hungry after going a day without food,” he remarked, lifting the

utensils as if he intended to feed her.

Vicky instinctively avoided his hand. “I can manage on my own.”

Lincoln did not push further and handed her the tray.

food was plentiful and clearly

but under Lincoln’s watchful eye,

meal.

were leftovers, but it was

a sly smile. “Why are you so cooperative? Aren’t you afraid

harm your

replied calmly, “I’m not afraid

somewhat surprised. “You seem

you wanted to harm the child, you could’ve done so when I was unconscious. Besides, if

lose a significant bargaining chip. It wouldn’t be

not necessarily a good thing when

Vicky remained silent.

to be in a good mood and engaged in a casual conversation with her in a low,

happened at the wedding. After that incident, you must’ve given up on him.

to be with me? You can trust me; I will treat this child as my

said I’m not interested, would you respect my

softly. “I know it might be hard for you to accept me right away,

as friends and pursue you. Just like how…Tyler is treating

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