Chapter 24: Chapter Twenty Four

I didn't even get a chance to yell when someone hit my head harshly and I fell on the ground, unconscious. Just before closing my eyes, I could feel someone towering above me, looking down at me in disdain.

In my sleep, I felt a sharp pain in my stomach, but I could only furrow my brows and do nothing to protect myself.

By the time I woke up, I saw a white ceiling with a fan hovering above me. There was a faint pain in my stomach, and I frowned.

Why was it hurting so much And where was this place

I looked around and saw myself surrounded by Evan, Owen, and Aiden. Wait, Aiden! I tried to sit up when a girl in a nurse's dress rushed toward me and pushed my shoulders back on the bed.

Lady, you just woke up. Please take a rest.

Three men heard the voice and instantly turned toward me. Owen's lips stretched to form a weak smile, whereas Evan averted his eyes awkwardly before whispering something to Owen and leaving the room. The latter pursed his lips and politely nodded, before he left the room. The nurses also rushed outside to call the doctor.

It was only me and Aiden alone, but his expression was colder than ever. His brows furrowed and there were dark circles around his eyes. It looked like he hadn't taken rest for days!

I was worried. What happened

My husband didn't say anything, but walked toward me and took my hand in his. I'm sorry.

I tilted my head in confusion. But before I could open my mouth, I saw years forming in the corner of his eyes. A teardrop escaped his eyelids as it rolled down his cheeks, but he didn't move. He didn't even have any intention to hide his emotions from me.

I was shocked seeing that. I instantly raised my hand to wipe his eyes. This time, panic hit my heart seeing this. What happened! I raised my voice and asked.

I-I… Aiden parted his lips, but words stuck in his throat. He couldn't say anything and shook his head. I'm sorry.

He kept repeating this word again and again, making me even more anxious. What should I do Did something unforgivable happen to me, and Aiden felt like it was all his fault

But what could it be

When I felt my stomach ache getting worse and worse, I had a bad hunch in my heart. No, it couldn't be that my child was dead, could it

Even thinking about it made my lower lips quiver as I trembled weakly. No...don't tell me it's...it's...my baby...it's alive, right

Tears had already started to gather in my eyes when I thought about it. I prayed to God in my heart that this assumption of mine could be false. But seeing my husband's expression getting colder when I said this, I knew I had uttered the truth.

My trembling hands went toward my stomach as I caressed it weakly. No! I let out a scream in anguish. This was all my fault! If only I hadn't decided to go out that day!

If only I wasn't upset after talking to my husband that day on the phone. Tears poured down my eyes as if it were nothing but a fountain.

When Aiden saw my expression, his eyes softened. His arms went around my waist as he pulled me closer in his embrace. Then he whispered in my ears, It's my fault. I shouldn't have argued with you that day.

No! It's my fault. You were just being reasonable. I was just being difficult! I'm at fault! I covered my face with my palms as sobbed.

Soon, Owen came inside with the doctor. The doctor smiled apologetically after seeing my expression. Looks like the lady has figured it out. Then he took my wrist and checked before nodding. She's fine, just let her rest. She's been through a shock.

The doctor injected something in the saline before leaving me, Aiden, and Owen alone. The latter stood awkwardly before parting his lips. I think the killer has figured out where Bella was staying all this time.

Aiden's arms tightened around me. Owen, it's not your fault.

Owen sighed and shook his head. I feel like history is repeating itself. You should take her home. Then he turned toward me and said in a serious tone, This was my fault. Since we thought you were safe after changing your identity, we let our guard down. Even his voice had a touch of hoarseness. I'm sorry.

It wasn't his fault because I knew who did this to me. There was only one person in this world who would leave me alive after killing my child! I didn't believe it was the murderer who had told me that he would kill me through a letter beside a dead body.

But I didn't say anything. I stayed silent, lowering my head. I gritted my teeth. I never thought that person would go to such extreme lengths for proving one point!

After a few days, I went back with Aiden to the Endoro pack. Everyone around my husband was tense, fearing him as if he could set off to kill anyone. But surprisingly, he remained calm and silent. If he weren't gripping my hands so tightly as if his life depended on it, I wouldn't have realized he was feeling extremely anxious and worried. His palms were sweaty.

I took the bag and went toward the house without saying anything. Everyone had gathered around us, glancing without any intention of saying a word. They just continued to give me a sympathetic glance.

But I just kept my head lowered as Aiden guided me inside. When we walked in, I stopped walking. Before Aiden could say anything, I parted my lips and said, I want to be alone for a while.

He turned around, and his glance lingered at me for a while before he nodded solemnly. He left the house to me and walked away, closing the door behind him.

I instantly three the bag on the couch and took a pen and paper at hand, writing a note for Aiden

'Dear husband,

I know you'll be upset after reading this, but I have my reasons. I'm not going to tell you where I'm going, but rest assured, I'll be fine. I know who wanted to kill my baby. Despite knowing this, I curbed my anger in front of everyone, but I can't stand it anymore. I'm going to take my revenge.

Please wait for me.'

After checking it again and again, I placed it beside the table lamp that was placed just adjacent to the couch on my right.

When it was settled, I took out sharp weapons from the kitchen such as knives and spoons, hiding them in my clothes. Dark glint appeared in my eyes as I left the house, closing the door behind me.

I casually strolled around the garden, making it seem like I was just walking around across the garden. After that, I observed the guards. About half an hour later, it was time to change the guards. So just when they moved from their positions, I hid behind the fountain on the left that was just near the main gate.

When the coast was clear, I rushed outside. There was a bus station a mile away that leads back to the town. So I really didn't have to depend on the people from the pack for traveling.

When I reached, the bus was already present, standing and waiting for the passengers. I pursed my lips and boarded the bus.

After sitting on my seat, my hands tightened around the knife in my pockets. I'll get my revenge today!