Chasing His Runaway Wife by Jamie Stones

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Tabitha’s heart thumped.

She had never encountered such a situation and didn’t know how to deal with it at that instant.

That place was too remote and surrounded by shigh mountains and dense grass hills. There was not even a

single person there, so it was unrealistic for her to ask for help.

Jayden pulled her quickly into the forest. Her face was soon cut by sharp leaves, but she endured it and didn’t

dare to make a sound.

Malcolm’s heart skipped a few beats as he listened to the abruptly ended call.

He thought, ‘Tabitha must be in danger!”

However, since he didn’t know who the other party was, he dared not call the police rashly. He immediately

called Saul and asked his assistant to send someone to look for Tabitha.

Then, he asked someone to check the surveillance footage outside the Sinclair manor to find out which way

Tabitha went after leaving the house.

All that was left was to wait for the kidnapper to call.

Malcolm desperately hoped the kidnapper was only looking to make money. No matter how much money the

kidnapper asked, he would be willing to pay.

The road in the woods was difficult to traverse. Tabitha bumped and fell twice along the way, and her stomach

suddenly ached.

She had a bad feeling about it and tried her best to negotiate with Jayden. “Why did you kidnap me? Who sent

you here? How much money do you

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Jayden turned around to glare at her and said in a harsh and angry tone, “Shut up. You better not play any

tricks.”

Realizing there was no way to negotiate with Jayden, Tabitha felt a little

anxious.

She didn’t know who she had called in the panic just now. She could only hope the other party realized she was

in danger and immediately helped her call the police.

When Jayden wasn’t looking, Tabitha discreetly took off her earrings and discarded one at intervals, both in a

more prominent position.

About ten minutes later, the view ahead suddenly opened up, and an abandoned old house cinto view.

Tabitha stopped short and refused to move.

She thought, “This old man approachedwith malicious intent from the beginning. He kidnappedwithout

making a request, making it completely unclear what he was up to. Who knows what will happen if | get into the

house?”

Jayden tugged on the rope that tied Tabitha and said sullenly, “Cin.”

Tabitha tried to negotiate with him again. “I'll give you 1 million dollars. Will you please letgo?”

Jayden was tempted for a moment. “You have that much money?”

“I do!” Seeing him wavering, Tabitha quickly said, “As long as you letgo, I'll give you the money. | promise

not to call the police.”

Jayden looked at her suspiciously. “You're tied up now. How can you givethe money?”

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Tabitha immediately replied, “Giveyour phone, and | can transfer the money to you online.”

Jayden was reported by his own son and spent nearly ten years in prison. After he escaped, he found that the

whole world had been turned upside. down. Everyone was using their smartphones, and he even heard that the

smartphones could be used to pinpoint someone’s location.

He was worried Tabitha wanted to take his phone so she could send her location to the police.

He pointed a knife at Tabitha and said, “Are you trying to trick me?”

Tabitha held her breath and explained in a deep voice, “I won't. | am pregnant now. | just want to ensure my and

my child's safety. Money is nothing to me.”

Jayden’s cloudy eyes were fixed on Tabitha for a few seconds. Then, he smiled wickedly. “You'd better wait for

someone to bring the ransom and save you. If you make a sound again, | will make a few cuts on your face!”

There was a ferocious and mad look in Jayden’s eyes. There was no way for Tabitha to communicate with him. He

brandished the knife in his hand, and its sharp edge flashed with a cold gleam.

Tabitha didn’t dare to make another sound and could only silently follow him into the old house.

Jayden took Tabitha to the third floor before finally stopping. At that height, people wouldn't dare to jump down

easily.

The floor consisted of a common living space and a room. Jayden tied Tabitha up and dragged her into the room.

Tabitha discreetly peered around her. She thought, ‘I wonder how long it has been since someone has lived here.

Everywhere is covered with a layer of dust.

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Suddenly, Tabitha saw several porcelain bowls on the counter next to her. She lowered her eyelashes, seemingly

in deep thought.

Jayden warned her, “Behave yourself and don’t play tricks.”

After saying that, he left the room and called Emmanuel.

Emmanuel’s heart skipped a beat when he saw the caller ID. He did his best to suppress the strange emotions

churning within him.

He had never felt warmth in his life, so there was no need for him to harbor tenderness toward anyone.

Emmanuel warned himself not to be softhearted before answering the phone.

Jayden said, “You're answering the call rather quickly this time. | suppose you already know I'm holding that

woman captive?”

Emmanuel asked, “How much money do you want?”

Jayden seemed pleased with Emmanuel’s response. He bared his teeth and said with a smile, “Wouldn't it be

nice if you responded in this manner early on? Prepare 40,000 dollars of cash immediately. Remember to deliver

the money here alone. Do not call the police.”

Emmanuel said, “Okay. Tellyour address.”

“Address?” Jayden went to the balcony and glanced downstairs with a meaningful smile. “Didn't you already

know that? Bringthe money in half an hour. Otherwise, don’t blme for not being gentle toward her.”

Emmanuel’s face changed slightly. He thought, ‘Has he discovered the person following him?”

However, on second thought, Emmanuel figured Jayden couldn't have escaped two years ago if he didn’t have

sskills. The latter had been. hiding in Norwat for two or three years, and even the police could not find

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Now that Jayden was at Xosa, he could still accurately pinpoint where. Emmanuel was hospitalized, proving that

despite the former's despicable character, his methods were still as formidable as ever.

Emmanuel gritted his teeth and said, “I'll be right there.”

Jayden had just hung up when he heard the sound of a broken porcelain. bowl coming from inside the room. His

face darkened, and he rushed in