Hera let out a cold sneer, feeling that Gerald's apology was not sincere.
Hera did not want to press the issue at the moment. She gave him a sharp look. “Come with me.”
Gerald knew that Hera was up to something again. If it were a normal order, she would have just said it in the living room.
Whenever she called him aside, it meant whatever she had to say could not be overheard by others.
Reluctantly, Gerald followed her out.
It was midday, and as soon as Hera stepped out of the living room, a wave of heat hit her face.
The intense warmth made her feel uncomfortable.
Hera got straight to the point, turning to Gerald. “What did Luca say to you just now?”
“She just asked me to help keep an eye on the volunteer,” Gerald answered honestly. This was not something that needed to be kept secret.
Hera frowned. “Is she going out”
Gerald hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to say anything.
“I’m talking to you, not the wall. Are you mute?” Hera threatened. “If you lie to me, I’ll tell your boss you’re bullying me.”
Gerald’s expression grew frantic. “Ms. Sanchez, please, if the boss believes you, I’m done for.”
“Scared? Then tell me what’s going on! And don’t think I’m joking when I say bullying. It’s not the kind of bullying you think it is. It’s more like…” Hera tugged at her clothes, emphasizing her point.
Gerald stepped back in fear, turning his head away. “Yes, Ms. Craw is going out.”
“Where’s she going?” asked Hera.
“She didn’t say, I don’t know,” replied Gerald, still too afraid to look at her. The scene before him was too tempting, and he feared that if he looked even once, Abel would have his eyes removed.
He remembered what he had heard yesterday when the man who had dragged the doctor away told him about it.
The doctor had been tortured by the boss for hours, and still, he had the nerve to threaten him.
Now the man was dead, dumped into the sea.
Despite being a wanted fugitive, Gerald valued his life.
He did not want to end up crippled or worse—dead.
Hera was not satisfied with the answer. “So, you’re saying you’re not going to tell me?”
“Ms. Sanchez, I don’t have a reason to hide anything from you. She didn’t tell me, so what could I say?” Gerald was at his wit’s end. He knew she was not happy, but he could not just make up a lie.
If Hera found out he was lying later, he would be in even bigger trouble.
“Hmph, useless!” curses Hera. Then, she kicked him in the leg.
Gerald staggered and almost fell.
He barely managed to steady himself.
Hera let out a cold scoff and warned, “If I find out you’re lying to me, you’re not going to like the consequences.”
After saying that, Hera turned and walked back into the living room.
Gerald heaved a sigh. His life was truly miserable.
His thoughts drifted to Luca, who was in the kitchen preparing lunch. He felt torn between two choices, as though two little devils were waging war in his mind.
Should he tell Luca?
After standing there, lost in thought for more than ten minutes, Gerald made up his mind and walked straight into the kitchen.
“Ms. Craw, let me help,” said Gerald.
Luca shook her head. “No need. I'm almost done.”
“Actually, there's something I need to tell you. Earlier, when you asked me to keep an eye on the volunteers, Ms. Sanchez overheard us. She asked me if you were going out, and if so, who you'd be meeting. I didn't want to hide anything, so I told her you'd be going out, but I didn't know who you'd be meeting. I think she’s just jealous of Lucius, so you’d better be careful.”
Luca was surprised. She had not expected Hera, who had calmed down for a couple of days, to stir up trouble again.
Although she was not going to meet Lucius, she was meeting Luke.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Twins in Her Womb (Bianca and Luke Crawford novel)
Author please read the comments, reader's are requesting for more chapters...
Complete the story,one chapter per day is just boring...
Please update. We want to know the ending since this novel was already completed...
Where is the continuation of this story?...
The novel was completed but why aren't you updating?...
Why are you not updating? It’s so frustrating to always be waiting to read the next chapter. Please give us more....
I stopped reading this story at chapter 2700, I got bored I just came back now and still no progress. I'll just come back when Luke rescues Naila....
Not interested in Gerald's matters. This story had reached chapter 3195 and yet no update as to when Luke will rescue her daughter.. maybe in chapter 5000...
3183 is all about food. In fact much of this book is about food. So boring. Just get on with the main story....
I stop reading at chapter 3000 and cameback now to check bt still no progress....