Reclaiming the CEO's Heart novel Chapter 146

Chapter 146 Reunion

At first, Jacob thought it was probably just some audacious kidnappers. But as time passed, his confidence waned, and a fear crept into his heart. He was afraid that his enemies were behind all of this.

He feared that one day there would be a box at his doorstep, containing the lifeless bodies or some body parts of them.

The current situation was like throwing a stone into a deep well, with no echo or clue as to what was happening beneath the surface.

Jacob's once admirable patience and composure crumbled over time. He dared not sleep, for whenever he closed his eyes, the images of the bloodshed he had witnessed before would transform into Avery and Ethan.

On the seventh day, Jacob finally collapsed. He hadn't eaten or drunk anything for days, nor had he slept. He watched the surveillance footage repeatedly until his eyes turned bloodshot, but none of the people he had dispatched had brought back any useful information.

Early on New Year's Day, John discovered Jacob unconscious in the bathroom and immediately called the family doctor.

No one expected that Avery would sneak back to Astrie with Ethan.

Ethan thought that Avery had brought him to another place to play, unaware that this time it would be their farewell.

The past few days had seen heavy snowfall in Astrie. The branches were laden with snow, and Avery made a snow rabbit on a chair, bringing smiles to Ethan's face.

This child was truly adorable, and Avery adored him to the extreme.

Reluctantly, she stroked Ethan's head and said, "Honey, it is time to say goodbye. Be a good boy and go home to find your mother. Grow up well."

Ethan felt that something was amiss, but Avery handed him a balloon which immediately caught his attention.

Avery swiftly let go of the child. Feeling her intention of leaving, Ethan discarded the balloon and ran toward her, shouting incessantly, "Mommy, Mommy..."

He hadn't run more than a few steps when he stumbled and fell heavily into the snow. But even so, he didn't give up. Ignoring the coldness of the snow, he crawled toward Avery with all his strength.

He didn't understand what he had done wrong that his mother suddenly didn't want him anymore.