Chapter 235


    The man’s sudden disy of respect heightened Esther’s alertness. The sight of the bloody severed


    hand added to the gravity of the situation.


    “I’ll throw this hand into the sea to feed the sharks,” the man dered before heading to the deck and


    disposing of the hand in the boundless sea.


    Esther heard the sound of the waves, and her temples throbbed. These ruthless individuals were


    capable of such brutality without hesitation. If they desired her and Felix’s lives, it would be an


    effortless decision for them.


    Even before the man approached with the severed hand, Esther positioned herself to shield Felix from


    the view. Witnessing such a scene would be a nightmare for any adult, let alone a child like Felix.


    The man nced at the tape on Felix’s mouth and the stic zip tie on his wrist before handing Esther


    a pair of scissors.


    “Mrs. Warner, pleasee with me, along with Young Mr. Warner.”


    With the boss’ orders, the leader treated Esther differently, acknowledging her importance.


    Esther used the scissors to cut the zip tie and remove the yellow adhesive tape from Felix’s mouth. The


    tape’s strong adhesion had caused swelling and redness around Felix’s small mouth, prompting tears


    to well up in Esther’s eyes out of concern.


    “It doesn’t hurt, Mommy,” Felix softly reassured Esther, blinking to prevent the tears from falling.


    The man led Esther and Felix to the bedroom on the yacht.


    “Mrs. Warner, please rest here with your son.”


    The man thoughtfully provided them water, food, ointment, and ice packs.


    Esther and Felix were alone in the bedroom. Esther held Felix’s small face and carefully examined his


    body.


    Fortunately, perhaps due to Felix’s status as a child, the captors had not been excessively tight with the


    zip ties, and there were no wounds on his wrists or ankles.


    Reluctant to use unfamiliar medication, Esther used a towel and some ice cubes to reduce the swelling


    on Felix’s reddened lips.


    “Felix, are you hungry?”


    Neither Esther nor Felix had eaten or drunk anything since theirst meal in the morning.


    Felix nodded faintly. “But can we eat these things, Mommy?”


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    Esther hesitated, torn between the options of eating or not.


    Would they have the strength to escape if they chose not to eat?


    If they did eat, what if there was something in the food or drink that could harm them?


    Then let’s not eat.”


    Esther held the trembling Felix in her arms. Since the kidnapping began, Felix had disyed


    remarkable bravery.


    However, deep down, Esther knew that Felix was just a child. Even she, as an adult, felt bewildered


    and helpless in this situation, let alone Felix.


    “Felix, don’t be afraid. Daddy wille to rescue us…


    Felix reached out and embraced Esther tightly, innocently stating, “Mommy, Daddy won’te.”


    “He will.”


    If only Esther had been kidnapped, there might be doubts about Bradley’s arrival. However, their son


    was also among the captives.


    Bradley woulde.


    “Mommy, I’m sleepy.”