The Lies Behind Her Marriage novel Chapter 174

Serena Wants Nathan.

“What time is it?” Celine asked. Worry etched across her face as she checked her phone. “Why haven’t we heard anything from them?”

They were still in Melvin’s hospital suite, waiting for news.

Hearing his wife, Sterling checked his phone. He was stunned to see a message sitting in his inbox for an hour. It was from Silas.

[The kidnapper wants Vanessa Holt free. Nathan won’t be negotiating, and I agree.]

Other than that, there was no other message. They did not know what was going on, and Nathaniel had clearly said it was best to keep the details of their operation a secret for now.

‘The fewer people who know, the better.’

The words Nathaniel had said rang in his head.

“Silas texted,” Sterling revealed.

“What is it? What’s the update from Silas?” Melvin asked.

Sterling felt guilty for keeping things from his brother, but he decided to give the details only partially. Besides, he didn’t have enough information to begin with.

“The kidnapper made demands, but Nathaniel won’t negotiate—”

“What?!” Melvin erupted. “What gives him the right? Who is he to decide for our family? We should negotiate for Serena!”

At that point, Celine looked confused.

But before Sterling could explain things to his wife, the door to Melvin’s hospital suite opened.

Silas walked in, panting. He looked like he had cried. However, a smile formed on his face. “We have Serena.”

“What?” Celine asked. “Silas, tell me this is true.”

“We have Serena,” Silas repeated. This time, a tear rolled down his cheek. “Nathan and I found her, Mom.”

“Thank God!” Celine broke down in tears while hugging Silas. “Thank God for Nathan!”

“Yes,” Silas admitted. “Nathan was a big help. We wouldn’t have found Serena without him.”

It was at that point that Sterling finally cried. He had tried to be strong for his wife and the family as a whole. Hearing that it was finally over, he let his guard down.

“Thank God for Nathan.” Sterling wiped the tears from his eyes and asked, “My daughter — where is she?”

“She’s at the ER. We wanted to have her fully checked just to be sure. She’s in and out of it, though,” Silas revealed. “She’s too exhausted, but she’s safe and with Nathan.”

“Wait. Wait,” Melvin called out. Confusion was written all over his face. “You found Serena?”

“Yes, Uncle,” Silas confirmed.

“How?” Melvin asked.

It was strange, the way he asked it — like it was the most impossible thing in the world. Sterling felt gravely offended.

“Oh, I don’t mean to sound like I’m unhappy. I was just… surprised,” Melvin gestured with his hands. “How efficient is this… Nathaniel?”

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