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.

plentiful and clearly

much of an appetite, but under Lincoln’s watchful eye, she picked up her

meal.

but it was not

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

to harm

replied calmly, “I’m

somewhat surprised. “You seem to have a

the child, you could’ve done so when I was unconscious. Besides, if this child were gone

Tyler found me, you’d lose a significant bargaining chip. It wouldn’t be

a good thing when a

Vicky remained silent.

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

what happened at the wedding. After that incident, you must’ve given up on him. Vicky, if he never finds

be willing to be with me? You can trust me; I will

I’m not interested, would you respect my

know it might be hard for you to accept me right away, but there’s

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

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