The Plane Tickets He Hoarded The Wife He Hid novel Chapter 253

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Zain’s POVO

My words carried a deeper meaning, and when Joanna caught my hint, her face flushed crimson.

She shot me a coy look, playing up her bashfulness. “So what else are you after?”

Morning mist clung to Joanna’s hair, a soft smile dancing on her lips.

Her gaze locked onto me, eyes sparkling like scattered stars, radiating warmth.

I chuckled at her enchanting display. “Ever think about having a baby?”

Joanna’s smile vanished instantly.

Her expression darkened as she frowned at me. “Didn’t you tell me pregnancy could kill me? That you’d never ask?”

“Yeah,” my voice barely rose above a whisper.

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Joanna’s face tightened with worry. “Zain, do you still want a son?”

I brushed my fingers along her cheek, my touch gentle. “No. Grandpa won’t stop pushing me about it, that’s all.”

“What do you actually want?” Joanna pressed.

I gazed down at her, my voice soft. “Let’s see what happens.”

The words sent a chill through Joanna.

She didn’t dig deeper.

Instead, she claimed hunger and exhaustion,

prompting me to drive her home.

During the ride, Joanna kept her eyes shut, faking sleep.

I remained silent the entire way back.

Blanche’s POV

I had the most restful sleep in ages, finally stirring around mid–morning.

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I’d called in sick–my health came first.

My manager tried blocking my request, even threatening my performance review. I told him to dock whatever he wanted. Nothing mattered more than taking care of myself.

After waking, I stayed in bed, scrolling through my phone.

A trending news story caught my attention.

The headline screamed: [Oakwood’s Top CEO Caught Flirting with His Girlfriend in Public.]

Below it sat a photo that made my stomach clench.

Joanna stood on her toes, planting a kiss on Zain’s

cheek.

My grip tightened around my phone.

Then Amara’s video call lit up my screen.

I answered immediately. She appeared on camera, fussing with her hair.

While styling her locks, she asked, “Feeling any better?”

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I managed a smile. “Much better, actually.”

“Thank God,” she said, relief flooding her voice.

I noticed her extra effort with her appearance. “All dolled up? Meeting some guy?”

Amara hesitated, then nodded. “Yeah.”

Something clicked in my memory. “Wait–that thing you mentioned before, someone actually went through with it?”

Another nod from Amara. “They did.”

I bolted upright, glaring at her through the screen. “Have you lost your mind?”

She gave me a weak smile. “But they really did it.”

Worry crept into my voice. “Just because they did it doesn’t mean you have to show up!”

Amara sighed helplessly. “This is my livelihood—my online presence. I made a promise, someone delivered. If I bail now, the internet will destroy me. My reputation will be finished.”

I felt helpless, knowing I couldn’t change her mind.

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“How will you stay safe?”

She considered this. “Text me regularly. If I don’t respond, call the cops.”

Still worried, I could only sigh and agree. “Fine,” I muttered uneasily.

We chatted a bit more before ending the call.

Later that evening, Amara texted: “Heading out now.”

She checked in every few minutes with quick updates.

Anxiety consumed me as I stared at my phone, waiting for each message.

But after some time, her messages stopped completely.

A while passed without a word from Amara.

I immediately called the police.

They dismissed my concerns entirely.

Panic overwhelmed me. Despite my exhaustion, I dragged myself from Callum Mansion and got in my

car.

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On the road, I kept calling Amara. Each attempt went unanswered.

I was driving when another car suddenly blocked my path.

I slammed the brakes and tried calling Amara again.

Still nothing.

I looked ahead–the blocking car showed no signs of

moving.

So I honked.

The vehicle sat perpendicular to mine, completely blocking my way.

I needed to get through, so I had no choice but to

wait.

After honking, I peered through my windshield at the small car blocking me.

The driver’s seat appeared empty, but the entire vehicle rocked rhythmically.

Someone had to be inside if it was moving like that.

I waited longer, then honked again.

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The car ahead remained motionless.

My patience snapping, I got out.

As I approached, I could clearly see Zain and Joanna in

the backseat.

Joanna was curled against Zain, her face buried in his

neck.

She appeared to be nibbling his skin.

Zain had his head tilted back, his handsome face strained. The veins in his neck bulged, revealing his struggle for control.

His hand had already slipped beneath Joanna’s shirt

hem.

He seemed ready to lose all restraint.

He tilted her chin up, leaning in to capture her lips.

But then someone knocked on the window.

Zain froze. When he turned, his glare could have melted steel.

He rolled down the window, and seeing me, his eyes narrowed dangerously.

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I kept my expression neutral, ignoring their intimate moment. “Could you move your car?”

Zain frowned, disbelief written across his face. “You tracked me down even in this hidden spot?”

I stared at him, confused. “What are you talking

about?”

He laughed softly, mockingly. “You’re telling me you weren’t following me?”

I snorted dismissively. “Don’t flatter yourself.”

Zain raised an eyebrow, his gaze piercing. “What if I refuse to move? What then?”

I shrugged. “Then I can’t do anything about it.”

With that, I turned and walked back to my car.

But I’d already made my decision about what to do

next.