When Sasha felt her body jostled away from the warmth of her bed, her brows pinched together. Like a disturbed cat, she huffed in frustration.
Quickly, a pair of arms pulled her into a warm embrace.
“Shh,” a man’s warm yet baritone voice murmured beside her ear.
His deep voice lulled Sasha back to her sleep as she snuggled into the man’s arm. Wrapped in his warm embrace, Sasha did not stir until morning arrived.
The next morning, Sasha was awoken by her phone’s ringtone. When she cracked her eyes open, she realized that the sky outside was already bright.
Who on earth is calling me so early?
As Sasha was still feeling groggy, she wasn’t aware of her surroundings. She reached out to pick up her phone and answered the call. “Hello? Who is this?”
“Sasha, something terrible happened. Stephen was taken from his home last night. Until now, there are still no clues regarding his whereabouts. Devin is going mad with worry!”
The moment the call was connected, a woman’s panicked voice blasted through the phone.
Her rapid rambling left Sasha feeling confused.
Is this Sabrina? What happened?
Sasha readjusted her phone to hear Sabrina better. “Do you mind repeating it? I don’t get it. Stephen was kidnapped? Who kidnapped him?” she asked quizzically.
“Jonathan, of course!” Sabrina snapped angrily.
Sabrina’s curt reply left Sasha even more puzzled.
Jonathan’s the one who’s behind this kidnapping? But, what’s wrong with him taking away his own son? Does she have too much time on her hands? Why is she getting so worked up over such a small matter?
Sasha felt a rush of irritation. “Sab, they’re father and son. Isn’t it normal for them to go out together? Let me give you a piece of advice; it’d be best if you avoid meddling in their family affairs if you want to establish a close relationship with them.”
“That is utter b*llshit!” Sabrina cursed the moment she heard Sasha’s reply.
“Sasha, don’t you get it? I’m not talking about their family affairs! Jonathan found out Stephen was involved in Sebastian’s accident. After he realized Stephen’s involvement, Jonathan got so angry that he kidnapped Stephen!”
Sasha was so stunned that she couldn’t muster a response.
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