Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 64

Chapter 64 A World Away

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A surge of humiliation and frustration swelled in Tess’s chest, but the thought of Layla, still sick and needing her care, forced her to grit her teeth and keep her head down.

“I didn’t bring my phone,” she said softly, barely above a whisper.

“Whoa! Lady, are you mute or something?” a punk jeered from the crowd, loud enough for everyone to hear.

Laughter exploded around her like firecrackers. The street echoed with mocking voices, growing louder by the second.

Tess tried to block it all out, to disappear within herself, but it was impossible. A ring of people had already gathered, drawing curious glances from passersby.

A few onlookers looked at her with sympathy–until they recognized Craig. Then they quickly averted their eyes and hurried

away.

“No phone? Then say your number out loud!” Craig snapped, his patience wearing thin. He shoved her hard on the shoulder.

Tess stumbled, nearly falling to the ground.

She staggered back a few steps before regaining her balance. Craig didn’t care. He kept flashing his blindingly bright phone screen in her face.

“What are you, mute and deaf too?!” he barked.

One of Craig’s goons, catching his cue, lunged forward and reached for Tess’s hair.

Her eyes flew wide open. She fought back on instinct.

In the chaos, her face mask was yanked off.

The noisy street froze.

Only the music thumping from the nearby bar kept playing.

Craig’s eyes bulged. The alcohol–induced haze vanished from his face.

You’re-” he started.

Tess quickly ducked, shatched the mask from the ground, and put it back on in one swift motion.

Her face stayed buried in her chest, terrified to meet anyone’s gaze.

She took advantage of the momentary shock and tried to slip away.

Before she could slip away, a hand grabbed her arm. “Hey, everyone! Hurry up and greet my wife!”

Craig shouted, gripping her tightly, eyes glittering with excitement.

Who would’ve guessed such a stunning face was hiding under that plain outfit? Even with the faint scar on her cheek, she was a knockout. He felt like he’d just won the lottery.

Craig waved over the same lackey who had grabbed Tess earlier and slapped him hard across the face. “How dare you hurt my

wife?

Startled by his sudden action, Tess instinctively cast a glance at the lackey who had just taken the blow,

The skinny thug’s face flushed red and swelled up instantly.

“Let me go!” Tess cried, panic rising in her chest.

Tess couldn’t get involved with them. For all she knew, the next slap might be aimed straight at her face.

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Chapter 64 A World Away.

She twisted hard and broke free, bolting down the sidewalk.

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Craig wasn’t about to let her escape that easily. He chased after her without hesitation.

Just then–Screech!

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A luxury car came to a sudden stop at the curb, its gleaming headlights piercing through the dim street like twin daggers.

No… it couldn’t be. Finn?

And just as she slipped away, a man stepping into the bar suddenly paused. As if guided by instinct, he turned back. But all he saw were shapeless shadows shifting in the dark.

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