Rodney and his men decided to take Vera out of Northern Parker City to a quiet town of less activity because of fear of the police.Rodney sat in the backseat of the car, staring intently at Vera who sat beside him, with her hands tied tightly with a thick rope. The car was speeding down the highway, heading out of Northern Parker City to its outskirts.The night was dark, the moon hidden behind a thick blanket of clouds. The only light came from the car's headlights, illuminating the deserted road ahead.Rodney's men, four in total, sat in the front seat, all heavily armed. They had made sure that Vera was securely tied up and blindfolded before bundling her into the car.Rodney had been extremely furious when he got the news that Vera was still alive after the failed attempt on her life.He had immediately ordered his men to get her and bring her to him. He needed to make sure that she was silenced forever.Vera sat quietly beside Rodney, her mind racing with thoughts. She had no i
Mrs Williams had been staying with Dub and Amelia ever since Dub's accident.She felt that it was her responsibility to monitor his recovery, and she was determined to make sure that everything was done according to her standards.Mrs Williams noticed that every time Mrs Cox called, Dub would immediately answer the phone.One day, as Dub was preparing to answer yet another call from Mrs Cox, Mrs Williams stopped him in his tracks. "Dub, I think it's time you stopped answering Mrs Cox's calls," she said, her voice stern.Dub looked at his mother in surprise. "What? Why would I do that? Mrs Cox is my biological mother, and she's always been there for me."Mrs Williams frowned. "Yes, I know that but don't forget that I'm the one who brought you up. She can't have Amelia and you at the same time. Since Amelia is closer to her than me, I think it's high time you do the same." Dub was taken aback. He had never heard Mrs William speak like this before. "Mom, what's going on? Why are you sud
Rodney sat on the edge of the chair in the room and watched as Vera sobbed with her hands tied.He felt a twisted sense of satisfaction in seeing her broken, knowing that she was completely under his control."Please, Rodney," Vera whimpered, tears streaming down her face. "I'll do anything. Just let me go."Rodney chuckled, his voice laced with malice. "I don't think you quite understand the situation, Vera. You don't get to leave until I say so."Vera's body shook with sobs, and Rodney stood up and walked to her side of the bed. He leaned down and whispered in her ear, "But there is one way you can earn your freedom."Vera's eyes widened, and she looked up at him with a mix of fear and desperation. "What do you want me to do?"Rodney straightened up, a cruel smile on his face. "I want you to help us take down Donald."Vera's expression shifted from fear to confusion. "What does Donald have to do with any of this?"Rodney's smile turned into a scowl. "I'm surprised at your silly ques
Mrs Williams sat on the sofa, holding her phone tightly in her hand, with a deep frown on her face. She had just hung up from a phone call with her daughter, Suzy, who lived across town.They talked often, and today's conversation centred around Mrs William's feelings of jealousy and resentment towards Mrs Cox."Suzy, I just can't stand it," Mrs Williams said, her voice dripping with frustration. "Every time Dub and Amelia need to talk to an elder, they turn to Mrs Cox. It's like they don't even want me around."Suzy listened quietly on the other end of the line, knowing her mother's tendency to exaggerate things."Mom, you know that's not true," she said. "Dub and Amelia love you, and they're grateful for everything you've done for them.""I know, I know," Mrs Williams sighed. "But it's just that Mrs Cox is always keeping in touch with them, and Dub seems to trust her more than me. I don't understand it."Suzy could hear the hurt in her mother's voice and tried to offer some comfort.
Donald paced back and forth in his living room, his mind consumed with worry for Vera. She had been missing for days, and the police had been unable to find any trace of her.He had spent hours calling hospitals and shelters in the city, but no one had seen or heard from her. It was as if she had disappeared into thin air.As he sat down on his couch, he realized that he couldn't shake the feeling that Rodney was involved somehow.He remembered seeing him unexpectedly in front of his house the other day, and Vera had challenged him. "Could he have something to do with her disappearance?" He thought.Donald's heart raced as he considered the possibility. He had heard stories about Rodney's violent tendencies, and he knew that he was not someone to be messed with.But he also knew that he couldn't just sit back and do nothing. Vera was in danger, and he needed to find her.He decided to take matters into his own hands and began to investigate Rodney's whereabouts.He started by asking a
Mrs Cox had noticed the frosty attitude from Mrs William towards her during her short stay in Dub and Amelia's house.She knew something was amiss, and she didn't want to cause any more trouble than she already had. She decided it was time to return to her home, hoping to make peace with Mrs William later.As Mrs Cox prepared to leave Dub and Amelia's house, she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness in her heart.She had come to check on them and ensure that they were doing well after Dub and Amelia's recovery, but it seemed like her presence had caused more harm than good.Mrs William's hostility towards her had been palpable, and it had only grown worse as the days went by.Mrs Cox had tried her best to be cordial and friendly, but Mrs William's disdain towards her had made it difficult to have any meaningful conversations with her.Dub and Amelia had noticed the tension between the two women, and they had tried to intervene by creating small talk and engaging both women in diffe
While Donald was still pointing the gun at Rodney, Rodney was quicker and more calculative. He grabbed the gun and pointed it at Donald."You're not going anywhere," Rodney said, grinning.Donald realized that he had made a mistake, but he didn't give up. He knew he had to keep fighting if he wanted to save Vera. He charged at Rodney, and they began to struggle for the gun.Rodney's men quickly intervened, and before Donald knew it, he was being attacked from all sides. They dragged him to a room and threw him on the ground."Leave him there," Rodney said. "Let him suffer for a while before he dies!"The men obeyed Rodney and left the room, locking the door behind them. Donald lay there, battered and bruised, but he refused to give up. He knew he had to find a way to escape and save Vera.He heard footsteps approaching the room, and he tried to get up, but he was too weak. The door opened, and one of Rodney's men walked in."Get up," the man said, grabbing Donald's arm and pulling him
Mrs William got every information she needed about Linda and called her over the phone the very next day, introducing herself as Dub's foster Mum.Linda was surprised but also afraid. She thought that her steps against Dub had been exposed, but Mrs William tried to calm her down, making her feel free with her."Linda, please don't be afraid," Mrs William said soothingly. "I'm not calling to cause any trouble. I just want to make sure that Dub is happy. And I think that you can make him happy."Linda was still apprehensive, but Mrs William's words had a calming effect on her. "I like Dub," Linda admitted. "But I don't want to cause any problems.""Don't worry about Amelia," Mrs William assured her. "She's not right for Dub. I've been looking for someone who can make him happy, and I think that person is you."Linda felt a spark of hope. She had never felt this way about anyone before, and the fact that Dub's mother was encouraging her made her feel like this could be real.Mrs William