The Love that Never Really Dies novel Chapter 23

Sasha was imprisoned again, but the session merely lasted for a few hours because she was set free the moment the yacht nosed up to the bay. “Ms. Wand, we have arrived at our destination. However, we’ll send you to another accommodation instead of having you stay at Hayes Residence.” Luke delivered the news as he brought her out of the cabin.

Great! Visiting the Hayes is the last thing on my to-do list! If they really send me there, I have no idea how Mr. Hayes Sr. will react when he sees me! Back in the day, Frederick played the role of a doting father-in-law and treated Sasha like his own. He might pass out from the shock of seeing her alive after all these years. Luke’s words caused Sasha to heave a huge breath of relief. “Great! Let’s get going then!” She couldn’t wait to see Matteo and Vivian.

She wondered how they were doing over the past few days. Luke nodded and led the way. She was bemused to be given the opportunity to return after being away for five whole years. At a glance, nothing much had changed in Avenport. It was still the city she used to know, full of skyscrapers, and yet it felt so foreign to her. “What’s taking you so long? Get into the car already!”

The bodyguard by her side urged impatiently. Sasha snapped out of the nostalgic moment and marched towards the car that was parked nearby. “Where’s Ian? Has he disembarked yet?” The bodyguard replied petulantly, “Seriously? Do you have a death wish or something? How dare you poke your nose into his business?”

Sasha decided to keep her mouth shut and look out the window instead. She put everything aside, including why she wasn’t brought to the Hayes or the whereabouts of that hateful man. Since she wouldn’t be joining the rest at Hayes Residence, she thought she might get to sneak out and see her beloved children. To her surprise, she was brought to an apartment in an unknown location that had three bedrooms, a dining hall, and a living room.

It also had a state-of-the-art security system that prevented her from escaping. He’s such a scum! The bodyguard was about to leave when an anxious Sasha ran up to him. “Hey! Where’s my phone? Give it back!” “Who exactly are you trying to reach? Do you want them to come to your rescue? Ms. Wand, you should forget about it since this apartment has countless surveillance cameras everywhere. If anyone shows up here, they’re going to end up with a miserable death.”

That shut her up immediately. Sebastian, you’re a complete douchebag! Imprisoned against her will, Sasha tried to sneak by climbing down the window, but the moment she craned over and noticed she was on the thirtieth floor, she gulped and changed her mind. The only option left was to pick the lock.

Over the past five years, she had gone through all sorts of situations because she had to survive with her children without strong backings or connections. Picking the lock became an essential skill that ensured they had a roof over their heads during those trying times. However, when she found the tools she needed and was going to pick the lock, she heard a click from the other side. A few seconds later, someone made his way into the apartment.

He clenched his fists in anger. On the other hand, she thought she was hallucinating his presence. What is Matteo doing here? Wait! How did he locate me in the first place? I just arrived thirty minutes ago! Seconds after she saw her son, Sasha lost herself in a train of thoughts. “M-Matt, what are you doing here? How did you find me?” “You’re such a silly mom! By using a tracking device, of course! How was I supposed to do it otherwise? Wat you have been up to for the past few days?

Why did you show up on the high seas? Have you been abducted by the meanie again?” Matteo was enraged. After he marched into the apartment, he stretched his arm and retrieved the tracking device he had secretly planted on his mother’s clothes. I’m his mom for heaven’s sake! Why is he always treating me like a baby?