Natalia's face was flushed. She gathered her hair and smiled shyly.
"Well... Although I don't think it's realistic to be together forever, I could promise you first for your sincerity."
The corners of Archie's lips curled into a smile.
"Thank you, Natalia."
Archie held Natalia's hand and pulled her into his arms. He pressed his chin against her head and lowered his head to kiss Natalia's forehead.
"I love you, Natalia."
Natalia stretched out her hands to wrap around Archie's waist. There were lots of happy noise around her, but Natalia felt warm and quiet because of Archie's warm embrace.
After putting on the river lanterns, Natalia and Archie walked around. It was already 12 o'clock in the evening when they were ready to go back.
Anne was a child, and she was easy to get sleepy, so an hour ago, old Madame McCarthy sent them a message saying that she couldn't find them, and went back first.
When they put on the river lanterns, they were separated into two different directions, so it was difficult for them to gather again.
Natalia received old Madame McCarthy's message and knew they went home first, so she continued walking around with Archie.
It was the place that Archie grew up, so Natalia wanted to know more.
They walked hand in hand for a while until they reached the parking lot.
Archie asked Natalia to wait here, and he went to get the car.
Natalia agreed. The parking lot was not far from the river, about a few hundred meters away. She stood there and could still see the stone road that they just walked over, extending to the river.
There were still a lot of people on the other side of the river. For them, it was still early at 12 o'clock. It was the beginning of their night, so people got more and more.
Natalia held her arms and waited for a while.
There was a sudden noise behind Natalia.
Natalia thought that Archie was driving over. Just as she was about to turn around, a strong wind blew over.
Natalia's heart skipped a beat and she subconsciously wanted to avoid it, but it was still too late.
The man was very fast. Before she moved, he had already covered her mouth and dragged her behind a big tree.
Natalia struggled hard and used all the skills she had learned before.
However, it was useless.
The man's reaction and skills were extremely fast.
In addition, she had to take into account the child in her belly, so she could not exert all her strength. After a few moves, she gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.
Natalia's mouth was covered and dragged into a dark alley.
"Don't move! I won't hurt you. I just need your help."
The voice of the man was very hoarse, as if he was extremely tired, and thirsty.
Natalia tensed up and sniffed blood.
She tried to look back, "Are you hurt?"
The man didn't say anything, but Natalia already knew the answer as the smell of blood become heavier.
Natalia suddenly relaxed for no reason.
She whispered, "Let me have a look for you."
The man still did not speak, but his hand covering Natalia's mouth quietly loosened a little, so that Natalia could speak clearly and breathe.
"I can't win you, so you can rest assured. I just want to see your injury. I believe that you brought me here because of this."
The man's hand holding her wrist paused for a moment, and then released her.
"Sorry, I'm in trouble."
His voice was low. It was hard to imagine that under such circumstances, a kidnapper would say sorry to the people who were tied up.
This made Natalia more determined.
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