“Charlotte, calm down,” coaxed Michael. “The children are in his hands. Have you thought about the consequences of acting so rashly?”

“What should we do, then? What the heck should we do?” Charlotte’s shoulders trembled as she sobbed. “I can’t do anything about him. He’s a nutcase!”

“Take a deep breath and calm down…” Michael consoled as he grabbed her shoulders reassuringly. “Call him and ask him what he wants. As long as he doesn’t harm the children, we are open for negotiation.”

Like what he told her to, Charlotte took a deep breath and called Zachary.

However, the ringing tone ensued for a long time without anyone picking up.Charlotte’s heart raced as she waited anxiously.

After a long while, the call finally got through. However, Zachary stayed silent.

“I’m begging you. Please release my child…”

Charlotte’s voice quivered as she choked up. For the sake of her children, she had already tossed all pride away to beg him.

“That’s the right attitude,” Zachary smirked.

 

want?” demanded Charlotte through her sobs. “As long as you release my children,

good.” Zachary smiled in satisfaction. “Michael’s beside you,

did as

must stop being so nosy in the future,”

her head and gazed at Michael, tears brimming in her eyes. “Did you hear that, Michael?

He was so furious that he gritted his teeth. However, for the child’s safety, he had no choice but to nod.

rules of our

you’re crossing the line!” Michael yelled furiously,

agreed to stop nosing in others’ business, but you’re going against your word within barely a minute, huh? Looks like you don’t care about the children’s safety at

play the recording he had secretly taken at the hospital. Ellie’s wails rang out. “Mommy, Mommy! I want

that it felt like her heart was shattering into pieces. She yelled agitatedly, “I promise you, I

she raised her

or resist Zachary. If I go against my word, I’ll be struck

want you to swear on your

you,

could hardly breathe, with the world around

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