When Hogan stumbled upon Susanna in the orchard, she had once again passed out from the pain. Her legs were bound to a tree, dangling lifelessly as blood dripped from her knees to the ground below.
Hogan, his heart aching for her yet unable to show any sign of it, sternly commanded his men, "Get her into the car and head back to J City immediately."
The driver hurried to comply, gently lifting Susanna from the tree and carrying her away.
Hogan didn't even dare to show his face to Jonathan as he led his people out of the estate through a back path.
*
It was evening, the setting sun casting a gentle glow, the air warm and inviting. Estelle and Magdalen were out on the lawn playing soccer with Kya.
Kya's laughter, light and joyful like the tinkling of bells, filled the air, softening even the breeze.
Jonathan and Charlie sat on a bench, watching them play.
"I came this close to going after Susanna myself when I saw the surveillance footage!" Charlie exclaimed.
"I figured as much," Jonathan replied calmly.
Charlie, his legs crossed and leaning back against the bench, his gaze deep and thoughtful, said, "I just love Kya so much. She and Emily are my world. I don't think I could live if anything happened to them!"
Thankfully, Kya, having been showered with love from birth, was bubbly and outgoing, unaffected by the incident. With her parents and Estelle and Magdalen doting on her, she quickly returned to her usual cheerful self.
Jonathan's eyes followed Estelle around, nodding in agreement, "I understand completely!"
Charlie chuckled, "So, when are you going to have a little girl to keep Kya company? You've been at it for a while with no news. What's the holdup, you shooting blanks?"
Jonathan's face darkened as he glared at him, "For your information, I might just have twins!"
Charlie scoffed, "You can't even manage one, and you're dreaming of twins!"
Jonathan held back, knowing any response would be futile, especially with Charlie in a foul mood. He let it slide for now.
A car approached in the distance, and Charlie turned to look, "Looks like Gab and Ms. Jarvis are here!"
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
I miss reading the ongoing saga of Sophia and Jason…did she mention this to Estelle. Will Jonathan help Gabriel finish the assignment…does he want to return and possibly marry Sylvia? Please give us updates we’re missing our updates. Thank you....
I’m hoping all is well with you and your family. It’s been awhile since we’ve heard from you. Please inform us why we’re not getting any updates....
When will you resume updates?...
Hope you and your family had wonderful holidays. We are so looking forward to you giving updates....
Please, may we have updates. Thank you....
Admin/author- it's holiday season . Kindly have some mercy and update the novel.....
Can you please convey this to the person who owns this website? Update “find me in your labyrinth” novel please...author is MIA for several weeks.........
Can you please convey this to the person who owns this website? Update “find me in your labyrinth” novel please...author is MIA for several weeks......AND VERY INCONSISTENT...
Can you please convey this to the person who owns this website? Update “find me in your labyrinth” novel please...author is MIA for several weeks......AND VERY INCONSISTENT...
Can you please convey this to the person who owns this website? Update “find me in your labyrinth” novel please...author is MIA for several weeks......AND VERY INCONSISTENT...