Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 90

Chapter 90 Grenade!

Lucille had been silently watching the subtle changes in Abel’s expression from the sidelines. She was completely fascinated. For a brief moment, silence settled over the three of them.

Each lost in their own thoughts–Tess, ironically, was the only one who felt at ease.

Then suddenly, Layla began to fuss.

MARY

It was precisely this quiet that allowed Tess to notice something odd about Layla in the stroller. Unlike earlier, when she had been curious and obedient, Layla’s tiny face was now scrunched up, her hands flailing as if searching for something to hold

onto.

Tess’s heart instantly clenched.

“What’s wrong?”

She bent down and scooped Layla into her arms, gently bouncing her to soothe her.

Normally, that would’ve made Layla clap and giggle, but now she only whimpered softly, her expression twisted in discomfort.

Lucille stepped closer and looked at Layla’s diaper. “Did she pee?”

Tess shook her head.

She had just changed her before they left.

A wave of unease crept into her chest. She reached up to feel Layla’s forehead.

After all the fevers and stomach issues recently, every small change made Tess tense with worry.

Watching Layla behave so unusually, she made a quick decision.

I should head back,” she said.

Lucille seemed to read her mind and immediately pulled Abel closer like offering a prized treasure.

As soon as the man stood beside her, her fingers trembled slightly before she quickly withdrew them. Still, she smiled brightly and offered, “It’s hard to carry a baby and handle the stroller. Let Abel walk you home. If you’re not comfortable with that, at least let him push the stroller.”

Abel glanced at Tess and nodded. “You carry the baby, I’ll take the stroller–or, I can carry both.”

Tess hesitated for a moment before giving him a small, grateful nod. “Thank you.”

Layla seemed to calm down in her arms, and truthfully, the stroller was becoming a burden.

Although Lucille and Abel seemed a little strange, their offer felt genuine. They really did seem to want to help.

Abel walked over to the stroller and placed his hand on the same spot Tess had been holding. A subtle jolt of warmth shot through him like an electric current, making his heart tingle with a strange softness.

It had been a long time since he’d felt this kind of joy.

His fingers curled tightly around the handle.

I should’ve come to Aetheris much sooner.

His gaze lingered intently on Tess.

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