Swiftly, the cab driver drove off but Miranda asked him to drive to the nearest police station.“Please, that's my husband and I need to make a report for kidnapping. Drive to the nearest police station." "Ma'am, please I need to go home to my family. I can't drive to any police station right now. What if the kidnappers are waiting on the way for us?” The cab driver was too terrified to go to the police."What if they kill your husband if we go to the police?” The man asked, causing Miranda's heart to start pounding. “But who would want to kidnap him, he's not a rich person that can pay them some ransom." Miranda thought about her family and their opposition towards her marriage with Liam. They'd never bring out a dime for any ransom.Unfortunately, her restaurant was just a small one which only earned her a few thousand dollars. Where would she get the money to pay for her husband's release if asked for a ransom? After thinking about it carefully, Miranda said to the cab driver. “
Turning to her father who was wearing an indifferent look, Miranda glared at him and shook her head.“Even you Dad. Are you also supporting your wife by disregarding that my husband's life is in danger?"Eric said nothing. After a moment of silence, he let out a sigh and said to Miranda. “Well, there's nothing we can actually do if we want to do something."“Why don't you go and report the incident at the police station.”"You didn't think that I'd already thought about that." Miranda snapped at her parents. She was visibly angry and could not believe how heartless her parents had become.“Don't you think that his life would be in more danger if I went to the police? I believe that they'd call and ask for ransom."“And who's going to pay the ransom?" Patricia asked, her voice devoid of any emotions. She just didn't care about Liam and anything that concerned him.“We're not ready to pay, even if we have the money." She added coldly. “And it will be hopeless to ask lady Mary or your un
The couple's moment lasted for over a minute before Miranda pulled out. She was so emotional and indeed happy that her husband was safe.“Tell me what happened? Who are those people that kidnapped you and how did you escape them?" Miranda was asking many questions at the same time and Liam had to hush her.“It's ok, I'm fine now. Let's just go inside the house and I'll tell you everything.”Without another word, Miranda nodded her head and led the way. They got into the apartment and found her parents engrossed in watching TV. They both acted like nobody entered the house when they heard Liam's voice.“Mom, Dad, Liam is back. Won't you even ask what happened to him and how he was able to escape the place."Patricia let out a dry chuckle and turned to face the couple. “What did I tell you earlier? I don't care if he was even dead. All I care about is that he divorces you and lets you be with Tyler."Liam was pained by the harsh words his mother in-law just spoke.Did she really hate hi
Liam smiled at his wife and went ahead to hold her hands. “I'll tell you everything that transpired between me and the kidnappers. But first, you need to go and take a bath. Change into something clean and come back."“I'm waiting for you."After casting a disappointed look at her husband, she let out a deep sigh and went into the bathroom. After about five minutes, she came out and found Liam already fast asleep.They were a couple but didn't share the same bed. Liam was sleeping on the large Sofa in the room while Miranda had the bed all to herself.Sometimes she felt bad and selfish for letting Liam sleep on the Sofa while there was enough space on the king-sized bed. Oftentimes she's asked Liam to join her on the bed but he kept refusing. He has true feelings for her and didn't want to violate her. He can only share the bed with her when she'd confessed her love for him. As long as her feelings for him were yet to develop, Liam would not get any closer. He wanted to give her eno
It was Patricia knocking on the door. The couple turned at once to glance at the door before Miranda spoke in a whisper, ignoring the knock. “How can you be so sure? Did any of the men confess? And you're yet to tell me how you even escaped."Liam sighed and continued. "They took me to a lonely path and beat me up. Fortunately, I managed to untie the rope used in binding me up. I beat them all up and they fled because they were no match for me.”Miranda didn't believe her husband. How could he beat up three able men all by himself."What? How did you do that?”The bang on the door came again and Miranda had to go open the door."Mom? Do you need anything?”Patricia said nothing. Instead, she casted a glare at Liam and spoke coldly to him.“Where is the breakfast you made?" Liam and Miranda exchanged glances before she said to him. "I'll go ahead now. See you guys later."“I'll call you to find out how it went." Liam said to her and she smiled and left the two of them.When Miranda l
“You. What are you doing here?" He asked, feigning to be confused. He had already seen from the cameras all that transpired between the cousins. He had also called Liam to inform him on the recent development. “Yes, it's me." Piper replied while smiling broadly at the man."I'm representing Top Notch interiors in place of my cousin so I came here to sign the contract.” Piper was still smiling at the man while she spoke.Turning his face towards the direction of the door, Sean pointed his hand at the entrance and said to Piper with furrowed brows."Was that not Miss Miranda who just walked out of that door? How come both of you came here at the same time? Are you sure she's not in conflict with this new development.”Piper chuckled lightly before replying to Sean. "Miranda is perfectly fine with the new arrangement. So don't worry about that.”She suddenly furrowed her brows and raised a finger as if trying to remember something. "And I heard you address her as a Miss." Piper said an
After Liam left, Miranda felt quite relieved and better. Her husband's words had done some magic. Perhaps it was best not to think about the whole situation. It's not her fault if Lady Mary and the others didn't like her.She decided to join her girls to attend to the customers. Miranda had just served a few tables when a thought crossed her mind. She was yet to call Hailey who rushed out of her restaurant the previous day. Something must have happened and Miranda was yet to find out. Once she was behind the cash register, Miranda took out her phone and called Hailey. The phone rang a few times but she didn't pick up.She also tried Jane's number and she didn't pick as well.“Where the heck did they keep their phones? I hope all is well?" Miranda muttered to herself as she continued to attend to customers.After a while, the two friends walked into her restaurant and helped themselves to a table.Swiftly, Miranda ran to meet up with them. She drew out an empty seat and sat on it whi
“Miranda." She turned around to see Piper striding towards her with so much rage. Miranda could see that her cousin was angry and kept wondering what the problem was.It was Piper who took away the contract she earned for Top Notch interiors. Why was she angry when she should be jubilating over her new feat?“How dare you?"Piper rushed over and gave her a dirty slap.Shocked, Miranda placed her hand on her cheek and gave Piper a dirty look. She turned around and saw that a few people noticed the incident that transpired.“What was that for?" Miranda was now furious but had to pull herself together. It would be a taint on her good image if she were to retaliate and end up fighting with her cousin.If Piper had slapped her at a secret place, devoid of people stares, she would not take it. “Why did you have to slap me?" Miranda asked in a raised voice as she glared at Piper.“What did you do?" Piper asked her in a very serious tone and got her more confused. “What are you talking abo