Chapter 662
Chapter 662 Not Allowed To Die For Me
Instead of dialing Juliana''s number, Zeke cast Bailey a conflicted look.
“What other reason is there for her to be looking for me so urgently? Knowing her, she would never call
me after her miscarriage unless she was threatened to do so.”
Bailey was taken aback.
He''s right. Juliana should be calling me even during emergencies. Why did she call Zeke? Zeke is the
that night. From my understanding of her, she shouldn''t have called Zeke.
“What do you want to say? Why do you think she''s calling me?”
Bailey narrowed her eyes as the wheel in her mind turned for an answer. After a short silence, she
started, “I think she was threatened. That bunch of old geezers from the Hoffman family forced her to
call and inform you that her miscarriage was her own doing and had nothing to do with them. They
wanted to use using that excuse to appease your anger.”
Zeke clenched his fingers over his phone. His eyes were cial.
“That bunch of old geezers have gone too far! They not only harmed a member of the Shurmer family
with poison but were shameless enough to force the victim to carry the me for them! What a joke!”
Bailey nodded in agreement. “It''s funny, indeed, but also appalling. They must have threatened Julie
with Huntley''s life. When you return her callter, try not to reveal anything. Let those old geezers from
the Hoffman family assume the coast is clear. We''ll deal with them once we resolve the issue in
Hallsbay.”
Zeke didn''t respond to her suggestion. After a brief silence, he scrolled through his phone and tapped
on the missed call.
Once the line connected, Juliana''s hoarse voice came from the other end. “Mr. Shurmer? It''s me. Are
you free now? I would like to have a talk with you.”
Zeke furrowed his brows at Juliana''s impassive tone.
Her current attitude toward me is a far cry from a month ago. I can discern she''s intentionally distancing
herself from me. I guess she has already let go of the yearning in her heart after going through
numerous ordeals. The issue now isn''t whether she can let it go but whether I allow it. I''m already
caught in her web. Ever since the day she upies a space in my heart, I have no intention of letting
her escape from my side.
“Yeah. Go ahead. I''m listening.”
A dead silence stretched on for a long while. Only then did Juliana''s choked voice ring out.
“I''m sure you know what happened that night, Mr. Shurmer. I apologize for that. I was too frivolous and
naive hence the inappropriate deed. You must have been troubled over it. I spent the past few days in
istion, thinking over my actions and realizing my mistake. As repentance, I aborted the baby in my
belly. If you''re angry about my decision, please direct them at me and leave the rest of my family
alone.”
Zeke pressed his lips into a thin line. His dark gaze swirled with fury.
It''s just as we thought. It looks like that bunch of old geezers are done living and have a death wish.
They touched my woman and even threatened her. Very well!
“You have an overactive imagination, Ms. Juliana. I have no recollection of that night, so don''t take it to
your heart. Since the baby is already gone, there''s nothing we can do about it. Take good care of
yourself, and don''t make Bailey worry. The idea of revenge has never crossed my mind. After all, going
against the Hoffman family requires a lot of time and money, and the oue isn''t worth it.”
“It seems I was too naive and childish for assuming you would feel even a bit of reluctance and cause
trouble for the Hoffman family. The baby who passed is nothing significant to you, it seems. Whatever,
then. There''s nothing more to say after everything that has happened. Goodbye. Let''s never meet
again,” Juliana said after a long silence. Her tone was loaded with self-deprecation. “I hope you and
Ms. Gourd will have a happy marriage.”
The line instantly disconnected at the heel of her blessing.
The crease between Zeke''s brows deepened when he heard the beeping tone of the disconnected line.
“Did I sound too heartless? What should I do if she thinks about harming herself?”
Bailey shook her head. “The vultures in her family are tightening the noose around her neck. Your
nonchnce will ease their anxiety. Julie can only be safe once they rx.”
“Let''s hope so. I wish she can pull herself together and hold on until we rescue her.”
She will. That girl is tough. I''m sure she''ll live on.
The next day, Bailey and Edmund traveled to the suburbs as promised.
Perhaps Yvette was overconfident in her abilities since she agreed without a second thought when
Bailey suggested Edmund apany her to pick up Justin and Veronique.
Maybe she presumed Bailey and Edmund wouldn''t be able to escape once they were trapped.
Zeke didn''t stay idle either as he led his men to arrest Sofie.
Meanwhile, Raiden silently waited in hiding for Bailey''s next order.
Edmund arrived in the suburbs with Bailey. The tension in the car was suffocating.
“You''ll live a happy life, right, Bailey? Even if I''m not around anymore, someone will always be there to
protect you, and you''ll live a life free of worries, right?”
Bailey whipped her head at him. rm bells red in her mind.
Why does it sound like he''s leaving a will? A will... I have no doubt he''ll die in my stead in a precarious
situation, but how can I bear such profound feelings? I don''t owe anyone in this life but Edmund. He
has done so much for me that I can''t keep count. If there''s a next life, I will pray to the heavens to grant
us a destiny to spend our lives together blissfully in exchange for all that I owe him in this life.
Screech!
A piercing sound echoed across the forest. The two were thrown forward fiercely when the car stopped
abruptly.
Edmund narrowed his eyes at her. A frown marred his forehead. “The road isn''t t nor smooth in this
terrain. Aren''t you scared the car would flip if you stepped on the brake that hard and suddenly?”
Bailey red at him. With eyes glistening with unshed tears, she barked, “Get out of the car and get
back home! I don''t want you to go with me anymore!”
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Edmund was baffled by her sudden outburst and couldn''t react. “Are you insane? It''s gettingte, and
we still have to rush there. Justin and Veronique are going to be in danger if we''rete!”
Bailey sniffled and grabbed onto Edmund''s arm. “Edmund, don''t think lightly about yourself. My soul
can''t bear the weight of your life. You''re not allowed to die for me even if the situation is dangerous.”
Realization dawned on Edmund.
She''s mad over this? Now, I regret saying that. She''s too sensitive and thoughtful. I''m sure she noticed
something.
“All right, I won''t die for you. I still need to protect you. You''re the only one I care about in this world. I''m
not going to leave you.”
Bailey turned her head toward the window as tears began to stream down her face.
Why didn''t I choose him in the first ce? We might be living a peaceful life if I''d chosen him, but I
might not have met Artemis in that case, and I wouldn''t have been able to experience an unforgettable
love.