Chapter 22

There was silence.

Then, Stella suddenly laughed.

She laughed maniacally but with tears in her bloodshot eyes. “She’s scared of heights, but I’ll die…”

Weston frowned and turned away without looking at her anymore.

It felt as if a huge rock was weighing down on his chest. He had never felt such heavy emotions before. He said hoarsely, “They just want money. You’ll be fine.” He was sure that he wouldn’t let anything happen to her. 

kill me?” Stella’s eyes were empty as

you know that the choice you’re making

his teeth to say, “No.

repeated, “Trust me, Stella. I

lifeless as she laughed dejectedly. At the edges of the roof, the kidnappers exchanged glances and nodded at

hugged him, burying her face

her by her shoulders so she could stand

“Weston… My stomach hurts…”

hug her back. There was a look of struggle in his eyes. Stella stared at his heartless

couple was holding each other affectionately while Stella could only watch in despair. However, she was still smiling with tears streaming

swallowing hard when he saw this. He teased in a voice that only the both of them could hear, saying, “Ms. Cohen said that we can do anything to you as long

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