Chapter 20 I stood up and walked toward the bedroom, replying coldly, "Call the police, then. Why come to me?" Steven blocked my way. "The kidnapper is Jessica's ex-husband." I wanted to circle away from him and return to the bedroom. My tone turned harsher. "Then, look for Jessica!" He followed me again, forbidding me from taking another step forward. "He thought I slept with Jessica and got mad. He wants you to spend a night with him before releasing Zachary." He seemed helpless and in pain. "Honey-" I already knew what he meant without hearing the rest of his words. My body trembled with utter fury, and I slapped him across the face. "Are you a fucking man, Steven?" "Honey, he's your son. You can't forsake him!" Subsequently, he took a bottle of spray from behind and jetted it in my Immediately, I felt my limbs weakening and my brain fogging. That bastard had drugged me! I stumbled and dashed toward the nearest room amid his distraction, but no matter how hard I turned the doorknob, it wouldn't budge at all. I went to open another room, and the same thing happened. Steven uttered slowly, "I've locked all the rooms, including the main door." Right then, I realized I had no way out. I couldn't help but realize how cruel this man before me was! I questioned him harshly, "You agreed on my behalf?" "I didn't have a choice!" he roared. "He said if you don't show up in two hours, he'll kill Zachary! Honey, that's the son we raised together. Can you really bear to watch him die?" I wanted to struggle but could barely move. At last, I used all my might to scream, "I can!" I struggled to prop myself up, sitting up with great effort while going through my recollection regarding any clue of Jessica's ex- husband. He had a scruffy beard and clearly wasn't in a rush to engage with me. Instead, he focused intently on adjusting the camera equipment in front of him. "Do you know why I kidnapped your son?" he asked but didn't intend on letting me answer. "It's because Jessica wants to marry your husband. She did what she could, yet Steven took forever to divorce you. "In order to replace you and become his wife, she orchestrated this kidnapping scheme after learning I've returned to the country. She told me that as long as we had sex, Steven would divorce you without a second thought." I still had no solutions in mind at that point and could only go along with him in the hope of dragging things out. "She knows Steven quite well, then." Chapter 20 2/2 Casper seemed surprised that I remained calm even when I was on the brink of danger. He stopped his movements, looked at me, and attempted to provoke me. "Would you like to know how your son fell into my hand?" Title: ReelTalk EP8- From Hinge to Unhinged Join host Rachel Bencosme as she delves into Sarah's dating escapades in the latest episode of ReelTalk. This installment explores the turbulent realm of dating apps and much more. In this captivating episode, Sarah navigates the highs and lows of modern romance, shedding light on the complexities of virtual connections. Rachel's probing questions reveal the raw emotions behind Sarah's quest for love in a digital age. ReelTalk EP8 stands out for its candid portrayal of the challenges faced by today's singles, offering a glimpse into the rollercoaster ride of online dating. Dive into this riveting narrative and witness Sarah's journey unfold on CrushReel. Experience the unfiltered emotions and relatable experiences that make ReelTalk EP8 a must-read for fans of romance. Available to read online at CrushReel, this episode promises a captivating exploration of love in the digital era.
