The Lies Behind Her Marriage novel Chapter 168

The Man Who Crawled Back.

“Let’s stay in the car. Lincoln is already helping,” Serena said, referring to the soldier.

“Yes, Miss. Besides, Lincoln already called for help. It won’t be long now,” Milo said.

“But if help doesn’t arrive soon, we could bring the pregnant lady to the hospital,” Serena said. She looked behind them, and no cars were coming. They might still be able to switch lanes in an emergency crossover section.

When Serena turned her attention back to the white sedan, her uncle and Lincoln had managed to pull a pregnant woman out of the car. Seeing that made Serena’s heart ache. She was a mother too, and she felt for the unknown woman.

The motorbike drivers started slamming their fists against the window again. Serena could not hear them clearly, but she could make out the words they were shouting.

“Open the car!”

“Open the car!”

“Open the car,” Serena instructed Milo.

Milo hesitated but did as she instructed.

“We can put her in the backseat,” Serena said, her voice shaking. She had to get out of the car to make way for the pregnant woman.

At that point, everyone’s attention was on the unknown woman.

Milo opened the door for them.

Melvin and Lincoln were carrying the pregnant woman. The two motorbike drivers stood behind them, as if offering support.

Serena had stepped back completely.

She saw how the pregnant lady clutched onto Lincoln’s uniform. “Please, save my baby.”

Then something happened.

Lincoln suddenly stepped back, shaking his head.

He looked... dizzy.

Before Serena could react, someone had covered her mouth. Strong arms tightened around her.

"Mmmm!" Her screams were muffled by a handkerchief that smelled faintly sweet, like overripe fruit mixed with hospital antiseptic.

Serena watched in horror as everything shattered at once.

Lincoln hit the ground. Hard.

One of the motorbike drivers lunged at Milo, fists flying, while the other drove a knife straight into Melvin’s stomach.

“Serena!” Melvin gasped, his voice cracking with pain. His eyes locked onto hers, looking apologetic.

Milo roared and fought back, managing to break free, but the damage had already been done.

Strong arms yanked Serena backward.

Her feet scraped against the asphalt as she was dragged across the road.

A black van was suddenly there. She hadn’t even seen it arrive.

The sliding door flew open.

She tried to scream, tried to twist free, but whoever held her was too strong.

She was shoved inside.

The door slammed shut.

The van sped off before anyone could reach her.

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