Sawyer glanced in Abner's direction, then turned to Sissi and said, "Let's talk about it later. Sissi, can you leave us alone for a moment? I need to talk to Abner."
"All right." Sissi, who was on the verge of losing her sense, was submissive as she was afraid that she would be exposed if she were to delay Sawyer's orders.
Fortunately, each bedroom in the villa was spacious and equipped with an independent toilet, bathroom, dressing room, storeroom, more. Sissi could go anywhere to hide.
It was not until Sissi closed the door that Sawyer took a big stride forward and came to the bed.
He lowered his head and gave Abner, who was lying defenceless on the bed, a cold look.
Sawyer's heart, which had gradually softened after closely getting along with Abner for these few days, stiffened as hard as steel again.
Sawyer then reached out to pick up Abner, who was still fast asleep and shook him hard.
Sawyer did not stop until Abner's eyebrows knitted together from the discomfort.
In the next second, Abner's eyes flew wide open. His sleepy voice sounded soft and cutesy when he said, "Dad...? What's... happening? Is there an earthquake...? It's so shaky..."
Was Abner not awake yet?
Sawyer's gaze then sharpened as he let go of Abner from mid-air. Abner failed to stand on his feet, so he fell and sat on the bed.
Abner was not injured, but he was soberer after the fall.
Then, Abner simply sat on the bed and faced Sawyer.
When Sawyer saw the stubbornness on Abner's expression, he wanted to press him down and beat him badly. Not only did the br*t not reflect on his own mistakes, but he had also dared to provoke Sawyer with such a stare!
Sawyer reached out and held Abner's head with his palm. Then, he leaned over and looked into Abner's eyes. "Abner, I admit that I've underestimated you. But, do you think that I'll let Amelia go after you called your grandparents here?"
Abner pursed his lips and remained silent. But then, he suddenly raised his hand and swatted Sawyer's arm, as if he wanted to him to get off.
Sawyer glimpsed at where he was hit. It did not hurt, but it felt as if he was jabbed.
Sawyer then asked coldly, "Are you trying to say that I'm incomparable to Amelia? I've raised you for so many years, and she's only accompanied you on several occasions."
Abner's heart was overfilled with sorrow and conflicts. Of course, his father was important to him. In fact, Sawyer was the most important person in Abner's life!
But, Amelia was equally important too. She was the first person he accepted without having to spend a long time together. When he fell down the stairs, she was the first to step up to donate blood for him. She was also the first person to teach him patiently in opening his heart and expressing his feelings.
She was such a kind person, so no matter how Sissi claimed that Amelia had ulterior motives, he would not believe any word of it!
As Abner was still keeping silent after a long pause, Sawyer ordered sternly, "Answer me!" Abner pursed his lips and finally replied, "Dad, why did you... capture Amelia?"
When Abner refused to give an explanation and tried to seek justice for Amelia instead, Sawyer felt heartbroken. As a result, his tone became even icier, "It has nothing to do with you!"
Abner replied affirmatively, "You... kidnapped her. You're a bad guy..." "I'm not!" Sawyer returned a harsh retort. In a flash, Sawyer suddenly understood Ryan's feelings when they faced each other. Ryan might feel as angry and helpless like how Sawyer was at the moment.
"I'm going to tell... grandpa and grandma," finished Abner. Then, he jumped out of bed as fast as he could and ran to the door.
Sawyer immediately caught him back and pressed him on the bed with absolute dominance.
To prevent Abner from shouting, Sawyer covered Abner's mouth with his palm and spat clearly, "If you dare to bring up Amelia or Sissi in front of your grandparents, I'll kill Amelia!"
Abner's eyes immediately widened as if he was told a horror story.
"I'm not kidding, so you'd better keep that in mind." added Sawyer calmly before he dragged Abner back up to his feet.
When Abner immediately fell silent, Sawyer smiled with 'satisfaction' as he reached out to tidy his ruffled hair and colla. Eventually, Sawyer said cruelly, "For the sake of Amelia's life, you should watch your mouth."
Downstairs.
After Sawyer brought Abner to the living room, Sawyer called out to Ryan and Ruth, "Dad, Mom. Abner's here."
Ruth jumped up from the sofa and strode towards Abner with excitement.
Ruth knew that Abner disliked being touched, so she held back her impulse and only carressed his forehead. She asked anxiously, "My little sweetheart, how are you feeling? Do you still feel warm?"
Ryan also added, "Sawyer! Why didn't you dress him up in warmer clothes?"
Sawyer then gently pushed Abner's stiffened back with his palm and said in an incredibly gentle voice, "Abner, grandma's asking you. Why aren't you answering her?"
After a brief pause, Sawyer turned to Ryan and said, "You're right. This set of pyjamas is quite thin. I'll go upstairs to get Abner a jacket."
Ruth hurriedly replied, "Okay, go ahead. We'll look after Abner here."
"I think you should give the order to your subordinates instead." After Amelia said so,
she turned up the music louder.
Sawyer frowned and immediately ordered, "Turn it off!"
"No. If the noise bothers you, you can send me away." Amelia retorted fearlessly.
Then, Sawyer walked forward expressionlessly and unplugged the sound system. The relaxing music immediately came to an abrupt end.
Amelia glanced at his heaving chest and raised her eyebrows in a good mood. "You look impetuous. Did you quarrel with Sissi?"
Sawyer did not reply as he gripped Amela's hand and pulled her to the bed.
Upon his lunatic actions, Amelia could not help but get flustered. "Sawyer Quartley, what are you doing?"
Amelia struggled with all her might and almost kicked Sawyer's tool. Then, he could not help but shouted, "If you keep moving, I'll strangle you to death!"
"If you dare to hurt me and my child, forget about getting back your evidence. You, Sissi, Abner, and the entire Streams Villa will be turned into ashes in an instant!"
"The person who's facing huge trouble is none other than you, Amelia Ramsay." As Sawyer spoke, he used the thin blanket to bind Amelia's hands together and tied them to the bed post.
"You're such a p*rvert. What kind of crazy kink." "I had no interest in you even when you were rutting back in Florence. Do I look like I'm going to do anything to you right now?"
Truthfully, Sawyer was not convincing given his current action.
"Then why are you tying me up out of the blue?" Amelia glared at Sawyer with a blush while she sounded as if she wanted to skin him alive!
"I'm just afraid that you won't behave." After Sawyer explained briefly, he thought about stuffing her mouth so she could not yell.
But suddenly, a noise came from the door.
Sawyer's face stiffened, and Amelia seized the chance to cry out, "Help! I'm being r*ped!"
Sawyer's expression turned even graver. "Shut up!"
Amelia thought of dragging him through the mud. "Let's see how you'll explain this to Sissi!"

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