Ch. 2251..2260
Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2251-The music blared, drowning out her cries for help. At last, she was dragged out through the back door. Filled with fury, Willow fought back. She delivered a strong kick that caught one of the kidnappers off guard.
“Ah!” The kidnapper did not react in time and received a fierce kick. At the same time, she landed a punch on another kidnapper who was not expecting it, delivering a blow to his face. Breaking free from their grasp, she sprinted forward, with the kidnappers giving chase and yelling. “Stop right there!”
As Willow ran through the employee corridor, she noticed it was empty, with no one around to ask for help. The sound of her footsteps rang through the reverberating hallway. Behind her, four kidnappers relentlessly pursued her, their footsteps closing in. She had to find a way to escape their clutches and find help before it was too late.
“Stop running. Stop!” Behind her came the shouts from the kidnappers. Willow’s disbelief was palpable as she realized she had become the target of kidnappers, and what was even more surprising was that they did not appear affiliated with any well-known international organizations. Her father had taught her some self-defense techniques and martial arts since childhood, providing her with valuable skills to handle encounters with ordinary men. Still, they might not be sufficient against highly skilled adversaries.
Since her bodyguards were out of reach, she found herself relying solely on her abilities in this critical moment. It was nighttime, and she was running through an employee corridor. Amid the chaos, she felt like a bewildered cat, desperately searching for any nook or cranny to offer her temporary refuge.
“Don’t escape, stand still!’ The kidnappers relentlessly pursued her, showing they were determined to catch her, even if it meant risking their lives for the ransom. She was gasping for breath. After all, a girl’s body had its limitations, and she was running out of air.
As Willow reached the deck position in that pivotal moment, a surge of despair threatened. to consume her. With nowhere left to hide, she braced herself for the worst. Yet, amidst the dimness, she discerned the silhouette of a man,. a figure that provided a glimmer of hope in the darkness. Though the surroundings obscured his features, she instinctively knew she was not alone.
She ran toward the man but did not clearly see what he was doing. She only saw that he had a gun, pointing it at a man kneeling before him.
‘Please spare me! I was forced to do it. Selling those files was not my plan,” the man pleaded, raising his hands before the tall, shadowy figure. His expression was filled with fear, as if he were standing before the king of hell, someone who could damn him with a single thought.
Just then, he saw a slender figure sprinting toward them. In a desperate attempt to save himself, he immediately had a cunning thought and purposely shouted, “Spare me! Mr. Wyatt, I won’t do it again. I’ll do anything you want, so just spare my life.”
The man deliberately disturbed the sound of the girl’s footsteps as she ran toward them. In that crucial moment, the man standing before him, driven by his sharp instincts, felt a presence behind him. He turned his head and saw a woman appearing from the dimness of the deck, charging toward him.
“Help! Save me!” Willow exclaimed as she rushed forward, her movements slightly unsteady. In a moment of instability, she unintentionally leaned forward and embraced the man in front of her.
“Ah!” It was not her intention, but her running speed was too fast, creating momentum that forced her to embrace the man’s waist.
Her slender arms instinctively tightened around his muscular waist as she held on to him. At that moment, a piercing gunshot echoed through the air, capturing her attention. A mant rushed toward the man she was holding, trying to grab his gun.
As Willow was startled, a powerful force pushed her away, causing her to lose her balance and fall clumsily to the ground. Meanwhile, the man who tried to seize the gun vaulted over the railing and jumped into the sea. As for her savior…
He stood by the railing, his gaze fixed on the sea’s dark depths for a few seconds, and his expression turned inscrutable. Then, with a deliberate turn, his attention shifted toward Willow. The gun in his hand was now pointed directly at her.
A gasp escaped her lips, a mixture of shock and realization. This man not only openly carried a gun but also seemed intent on killing her. Only then did she realize she might have ruined something for him. “I… I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to,” she stammered in fear.
“Who are you?” The man’s icy voice filled with anger. “I… I’m just someone seeking help. I was…” She turned and looked back, only to find that the kidnappers chasing her had vanished. She blinked, confident that the gunshot had scared off those kidnappers. Now, she was left alone here, performing a one-woman show.
“Ouch! It hurts!” Willow could not bear the force, and her face twisted in pain. This man is way too rough.
“Come with me,” the man commanded. “Why should I go with you?” She felt this man posed an even greater danger than the earlier kidnappers. Whom have I offended?
“You messed up my plan. I have every reason to suspect you’re in league with my target.” The man sneered, his eyes emanating a chilling aura. At that, she refused outright and retorted loudly, “I don’t even know the man from earlier. Why should I go with you?”
“If you don’t want to end up dead, come with me.” The man suddenly seized her, forcefully pulling her along, the threat hanging heavily in the air. “Hey, let go of me! I know I messed up your plan. I can make it up to you. Just name your price!’ Desperate to save her life, she contemplated using money as a bargaining chip.
The man ignored her and persisted in dragging her forward; her anxiety grew. “Sir, my name is Willow Presgrave. Feel free to check my background. I have absolutely no connection to your target.” Just then, two men in suits appeared ahead. Before she could say anything else, the man scooped her up and whisked her away.
“Ah!” She had not even comprehended what was happening when she found herself in midair. Suddenly, gunshots echoed from behind, causing her to scream instinctively and shield her head.
In that instant, a muffled thud reverberated through the air as a bullet struck its mark before Willow was swiftly placed back on the ground. Whoosh! Another bullet whizzed past her face and hit a nearby metal plate, jolting her and leaving her in utter shock.
“Where is your room?” the man asked hoarsely. She turned around and was shocked, covering her mouth. His gray shirt was stained crimson, forming a pool of blood on his chest. Good heavens! He’s been shot!
“I live on the sixth floor. Are you okay?” “Take me to your room for cover,” the man said with a wheezing voice. His hand pressed against his chest, blood still trickling.
“The elevator is this way.” Willow reached out and supported him, thinking that since he had saved her life earlier, it was only fair to return the favor and save him.
As she briskly guided him forward, they stumbled upon a serendipitous sight-an ascending elevator. Seizing the moment, she ushered him inside, only to catch a glimpse of the two relentless pursuers from before, hot on their heels with firearms in hand. A bullet collided with the closing elevator doors, unleashing a thunderous blast that jolted her into an involuntary cry of terror.
At that very moment, the elevator illuminated, and she found herself face-to-face with the man, his features revealed in startling clarity. She could not fathom how young he appeared, utterly defying her earlier impression based on his voice, which had led her to believe he was of middle age.
“Who are those people? Why are they chasing you?” she asked. The man narrowed his eyes and glanced at her. “It does you no good to know.”
She was taken aback and said, “Alright, by saving your life now, we’re even.”
Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2252-As soon as Willow returned to her room, she immediately dialed the bodyguard’s number, urging them to bring a doctor quickly. Upon hearing that gunfire was involved, the bodyguards dashed to her room. It turned out that she was unharmed, but she had come across a man covered in blood.
“Miss Presgrave, we don’t know his identity. It’s not safe for him to stay in the same room as you. Let us take him away,” the bodyguard said. They could not take the risk of leaving her alone with a stranger.
“No. He saved my life just now. I want to repay his kindness. I don’t want to owe him anything. Take him for treatment first!” Willow insisted as the man on the couch had already passed out from blood loss.
The bodyguards promptly escorted the man to the medical room for immediate treatment while she stood outside, clutching her arm. She also informed them about the earlier attempted kidnapping. “It seems that you’ve been targeted. Don’t worry. We will provide you with round-the-clock protection,” the bodyguard reassured her.
She had great trust in them. They were not ordinary bodyguards, for they were skilled and loyal to the Presgrave family. The Presgraves had strict standards when hiring bodyguards, and loyalty was their top priority.
At that moment, the door of the treatment room swung open, revealing a doctor with a solemn expression. “The bullet has been successfully extracted from the patient’s body. Thankfully, no vital organs were impacted. Considering his exceptional physical condition, he should regain consciousness shortly,” the doctor informed, then shifted attention toward Willow. “Miss Presgrave, this is a grave situation. We must report it and conduct a thorough investigation into anyone aboard who possesses dangerous weapons.”
“Okay. Please handle this matter.” She nodded. She never expected someone to bring a gun on board, and she had thrown the man’s gun into the sea.
In the hospital room, Willow idly rested her chin on her hand and gazed at the man who remained unconscious. Upon closer inspection, she noticed that he possessed an attractive appearance.
To her, she regarded her father and brother as handsome individuals. Yet, she could not resist contemplating that this man also possessed a pleasing countenance. His features carried a timeless allure, complemented by a touch of enigmatic complexity, akin to a character from a thrilling and mysterious film.
What does he do? Why was he apprehending people on the ship? And why was someone chasing after him? Thinking about how close she came to getting shot while with him, she could not help but shiver. She was still so young and had not enjoyed life to the fullest. So, she did not want to die.
Just then, Willow noticed a slight bloodstain on his arm. She picked up a tissue and approached him, intending to help clean it. However, as soon as she touched his arm, the sleeping man’s eyes shot open before his large hand aggressively grabbed her arm.
“Ouch… It’s me.” She sighed. She could not believe how defensive he was, waking up with such aggression. How sensitive is he?
Once the man recognized her, he released his grip on her arm. He lowered his head, looking at the bandaged wound, and spoke hoarsely, “You saved me?”
“Who else but me?” she replied, gazing at him. The man’s gaze locked onto her before he stood up, intending to leave. She quickly asked, “Where are you going? You just had surgery; don’t wander around.”
“I can’t drag you into this,” the man uttered. lightly, his eyes fixed on leaving the room. Willow felt an inexplicable determination to make him obediently listen to the doctor and not strain his wound. She suddenly reached out, pushing his shoulder, and pressed herself against him, effectively putting him back onto the bed.
The man’s eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at her with a complex expression. “No running around. Since I saved you, you must listen to me,” she stated. Her intentions were purely rooted in seeking his well-being.
The man gave up resisting and lay still as he replayed the plan for tonight’s mission in his mind. If it weren’t for this woman disturbing me at the most critical moment, I would’ve been able to eliminate the organization’s traitor and complete the mission smoothly.
Although the person he was supposed to kill had jumped into the sea, it did not guarantee his death.
Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2253-“What’s your name?” asked Willow. The man ostensibly did not want to tell her and simply replied, “Last name, Wyatt.”
“Fine, Mr. Wyatt. If you’re unwilling to share, then keep it to yourself. Once tonight is over, we’ll revert to being strangers, and I won’t disclose my name either,” she declared. “I don’t wish to know,” the man said curtly.
Willow pursed her lips. She had never encountered someone so indifferent, as if he did not belong to this world. “Alright, then! I’ll take care of you for now. Once you’ve recovered, we’ll have no debts between us. Okay?”
The man closed his eyes to rest. Soon after, Ethan arrived with Josephine. Upon hearing about the shooting incident on the ship involving Willow, he hurried over to check on her.
“Willow, are you okay?” Josephine quickly held and examined her.
“I’m fine. He saved me,” Willow said as she pointed to the man on the bed.
“That’s good.” Ethan sighed in relief as well. He then looked at the injured man on the bed, his gaze carrying a touch of seriousness. It was a connection shared by two strong individuals as a gaze exchanged between them.
Ethan could tell at a glance that the injured man on the bed was no ordinary person. He turned to Willow and said, “I’ll assign someone to protect and care for him. Willow, it’s late now. Go back to your room and rest.”
She considered briefly and replied, “I’ll stay with him until morning. He saved my life, so I can’t just leave him alone.”
Ethan and Josephine exchanged a glance and decided not to push her. She said, “I’ll have Ethan increase the number of security personnel here. You also need to take care of your safety.”
“Don’t worry! I’ll take care of myself,” Willow said, feeling touched by their concern. It was a heartwarming and joyful feeling to be cared for by others.
After they left, Willow sat back by the bedside. She had nothing else to do but watch the man. His face had a three-dimensional and profound beauty, like a work of art. The man disliked being scrutinized like that. He furrowed his brows and glanced at her. “What are you looking at?”
She smiled and said openly, “I’m just looking at you!”
“What’s there to look at?” The man averted his gaze. “Why did you point the gun at someone earlier? Did he commit a serious crime?” She leaned in and asked softly, her voice barely audible.
The man ignored her question, prompting her to bite her lip awkwardly. This man seems difficult to get along with.
The bodyguards outside occasionally peeked in to check on them. Willow was too tired; it was already 2.30AM, and she had been through a scare. She drifted off into a doze, and her body swayed a little. Her cute little face looked innocent and childlike.
While she succumbed to fatigue, the man on the bed remained fully awake, observing her as she oscillated between moments of slumber and restlessness. Eventually, she ended up lying on the edge of his bed, her face inadvertently making contact with him. In contrast, his towering and muscular frame, with impeccably sculpted chest muscles, gave him an imposing presence akin to a double-door refrigerator. As she leaned over, a portion of her face was unintentionally pressed against his arm.
The soft touch of her delicate cheek made the man tense up, his brow furrowing, but he did not withdraw his arm. As the bodyguard entered the room, he saw Willow sleeping in such a position and felt a mix of concern and reluctance to disturb her.
After a brief slumber, she sensed a numbing sensation in her arm, causing her to wake up. When she opened her eyes, she discovered that she had been sleeping precariously close to the edge of the bed. A tinge of embarrassment washed over her as she realized that her arm had been pressed against the man’s arm during her sleep.
Her cheeks involuntarily grew warm, but at that moment, the man was also asleep and unaware of it.
Just then, Willow noticed that his face had an unusual redness. She reached out to touch his forehead and was startled to find it burning hot. Oh, my goodness! He’s running a fever, and it is a high one.
She hurried to the door and told the bodyguards, “Quickly call a doctor! The patient has a high fever.”
Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2254-The doctor immediately came over and started administering IV fluids. The nurse said, “Miss, his body temperature is too high. We need to use physical cooling methods, although he’s receiving fluids. Can you help wipe down your boyfriend’s body?”
Willow blinked and asked, “Uh? Wipe his body? “Yes, it will help reduce his temperature quickly. His condition isn’t optimistic at the moment. Even though he has a good physical condition, he just underwent surgery.”
“But -”
“Alright. I’ll bring a basin of warm water here for you. We appreciate your help since it’s inconvenient for us to do it ourselves.” After speaking, the nurse glanced at the injured person. If Willow were not here, she would be happy to help!
Once the nurse left, Willow felt embarrassed and uttered, “But I’m not his girlfriend.” Soon, the nurse returned with a basin of water and a clean towel. “Miss, please quickly wipe his body down and put the cool towel on his forehead.”
After the nurse left, Willow had to wring the towel dry and gently apply it to the man’s forehead. Then, she soaked the warmed towel in water, wrung it out, and started wiping the
man’s neck. She noticed his slender and toned neck, resembling a piece of art. It was her first time caring for someone besides her family in such an intimate way. She gulped a few times since this made her nervous.
Just then, the feverish man woke up while Willow was bent down, wiping his chest. Their eyes met each other..
“Oh!” She quickly stood up and explained, “You have a high fever, so the nurse asked me to help with the physical cooling. I’m not taking advantage of you!”
The man’s eyes were slightly bloodshot as he nodded in acknowledgment. At that moment, the nurse entered the room carrying a tray of medicine. She took out a few packets and placed them on the nearby table, saying, “Miss. Presgrave, these are the medicines for your boyfriend. Remember to feed them to him.”
Her face instantly turned red as she felt regretful for not explaining this to the nurse earlier. Now, being directly pointed out by her was indeed embarrassing.
At that moment, Willow also felt the man’s gaze on her. Once the nurse left, she hurriedly explained to the man on the bed, ‘Please don’t misunderstand. The nurse misunderstood us. Here! Take your medicine!” After saying that, she got the medicine and handed it to the man with a glass of water.
He sat up and took the medicine and water swiftly. Then, she asked, “Are you still feeling ill?”
“No.” He lay back down, the high fever giving his face a rosy flush under the light. Ironically, he did not appear as cold-hearted as before.
She placed a damped towel on his forehead and observed his condition.
“I’m Jasper Wyatt,” the man said suddenly. She could not help but smile. “Since you’re willing to tell me your name, I’ll tell you mine too. I’m Willow Presgrave.”
The man glanced at her but remained silent. It was noon, and the man’s fever had subsided, though his temperature was still a little high. Nevertheless, his condition had improved significantly.
The doctor came for rounds and found that his wound was healing well, so the doctor suggested he remain there for two more days. Once the doctor left, Jasper sat up and said, “I have to leave.” “But the doctor said-”
“I can take care of myself.” With that, he held his chest and pushed the door open. When he glanced at the bodyguards, he spoke in a deep voice, “Take good care of Miss Presgrave. Please make sure she leaves the ship safely.”
Willow returned to her hotel room, and her assistant, Lexie, walked in and asked, “Miss, should we disembark at the next port?”
“Yes! Let’s disembark. We need to discuss a cultural relic protection law,” she replied.
During dinner, she could not help but worry about Jasper’s injury. She decided to call Ethan to inquire about his room number. However, he informed her that there was no such person registered.
She was bewildered by the news. How could there be no record of Jasper? Soon, she realized this man must have boarded the ship using a fake identity.
Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2255 -However, she could not possibly look for him on such a massive cruise. In other words, they would never see each other again in this lifetime. I’ll wish him good luck, then..
She was about to disembark when they arrived at the next port, so Josephine and Ethan came to send her off. Willow held Josephine’s hand, saying, “Josephine, you must let me know when you and Ethan get married. I’ll attend your wedding no matter where I am.”
“Sure! I won’t forget about you,” she replied. Then, she added, “Who knows? Maybe you’ll catch the bouquet then!”
“Last time, you caught my sister-in-law’s bouquet. It seems like catching it leads you to find someone you like!”
“Seems like it.” Josephine laughed. “Well, I won’t catch it then! You should throw it to someone who needs it. I just want to focus on my career as a single woman.”
After saying goodbye to the two of them, Willow led her team and disembarked, However, their presence caught the attention of a few men who followed them off the ship.
“This girl is the last person who saw Jasper Wyatt. We can surely get information about his whereabouts from her.”
“He’s shot, and his strength isn’t what it used to be. We’ll be able to kill him.”
These people continued to follow Willow and her group while having their conversation. However, a man wearing casual clothes and a hood stepped off the ship at that moment. He witnessed the scene and frowned. It was clear a girl named Willow was targeted because of him.
Once she got into the car, she took out her iPad and started reviewing her work. She was an international cultural heritage protection worker, so her job was both demanding and meaningful.
Although the Presgraves were against her pursuing this career, they respected her. passion.
It was just that today, Willow caught the attention of a mysterious organization. Her bodyguard escorted her to the hotel, and after taking a brief rest, she received a phone call. “Hello, Miss Presgrave, we’ve been waiting for you. When will you arrive?”
“I’ll be there right away,’ she replied. Despite being young, she held a prominent. position in the world of cultural heritage. protection due to her family background. Today, she was here to represent the International Cultural Heritage Protection Committee and vote on whether to return a batch of cultural artifacts that belonged to other countries.
Meanwhile, outside the hotel, a black SUV was parked directly across from it. The occupants. inside the vehicle kept a close watch on the direction of the hotel. A group of people was also stationed in the garage, ready to take action as soon as Willow appeared.
However, they were unaware that someone else was observing everything behind them. Jasper casually stole a cargo truck along the way and rested inside. Fortunately, the vehicle owner had not come looking for it yet, making it perfect for him to conceal his identity.
Unlike his image as a dapper gentleman in a suit on the cruise ship, he now appeared like a friendly neighbor. He was wearing a gray cotton shirt he found in the truck and a random sun hat. He transformed himself into a delivery guy, disguising his true identity effectively. His phone vibrated, and he glanced at it before reaching out to answer. ‘Hello.”
“Boss, where are you?” “I’m still on a mission. I won’t be coming back for now.”
“Boss, did you lose track of the target? This is the first time something like this has happened! What’s going on?”
“I’ve encountered a troublesome woman who disrupted my mission,” he replied calmly. “A woman? Wow! There’s a woman by your side. Does that mean you’ll be married soon?”
“Shut up. Wait for my return.” Jasper was about to finish speaking when he saw a slender figure walking out of the hotel lobby.
Who else could it be but Willow? She appeared delicate and petite, surrounded and protected by several six-foot-two-tall bodyguards like a princess. He narrowed his eyes. This girl’s identity seemed far from ordinary. Although many bodyguards were with her, he had to ensure her safety since she was involved in something related to him.. Otherwise, she would become the target of these mercenaries.
Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2256-Willow sat in the car and absentmindedly opened a link sent by her archaeology teacher. To her great surprise, they had finally found the remains of an ancient civilization they had been searching for.
“Willy, we will organize a secret archaeological expedition when you’re back.”
She replied, “Okay, Mr. Swayze. I can’t wait already!” “There’s no need to rush since I’m still making preparations. You’ll be able to catch up when you’re back.”
“Okay!” She happily sent a smiling face emoji and looked out of the window, enjoying the beauty of the scenery.
Just then, a car suddenly accelerated from behind and rammed into her vehicle. “Ah!” she screamed in fright as the intense impact made her heart race. “Mr. Mooney, what’s happening?”
“Miss, Presgrave, hold on tight. Unidentified vehicles are approaching us.” Dario Mooney immediately stabilized the car and radioed the other two cars in their earpieces. “Quickly stop them. Don’t let them get close to my car. I’ll escort Miss to safety first.”
“You go ahead. We’ll hold them off.” One of the bodyguard’s cars behind them swiftly swerved and intercepted the black car that had just rammed into them. The bodyguards approached to inspect it but found it empty. The car turned out to be automated.
His countenance changed, and he immediately alerted the other members through the earpiece. “Be careful. The vehicle that rammed into me was an automated one. They surely have other tricks up their sleeves. Protect Miss Presgrave at all costs.”
Simultaneously, he did not notice the accelerating truck next to him. Jasper glanced at the opened car door and also saw the automated vehicle. In contrast, he was not surprised at all because these people were a group of highly intelligent criminals with advanced technology. They would do anything to achieve their goals, explaining why he stayed behind to protect Willow.
As her bodyguards were unaware of the capabilities of these opponents, they were bound to make some mistakes even if they were formidable. Once they made a mistake, she would be in grave danger, even risking her life.
Willow’s heart was pounding even though she had encountered such situations before. Who’s chasing me? Did I offend someone? “Don’t be afraid, Miss. There’s a police station up ahead. I’ll drive the car in and request protection from the cops.”
“Okay, Mr. Mooney. Just focus on driving. I’m not scared.” She steadied herself but held onto. her seatbelt tightly, gripping the handle.
A black SUV was escorting a black sedan at high speed on the road. However, the SUV behind them was suddenly hit by the oncoming truck just as they arrived at an intersection before it flipped over. Willow heard the commotion behind her and cried in pain, “Jayden…”
“Miss, hold on tight, Dario spoke in a deep voice. He had to get her to the police station as soon as possible. Understanding that the opponents they encountered this time were not ordinary people, he knew he had to escort her away safely.
As they approached the police station, Dario was about to drive toward it when four or five black SUVS emerged and blocked their way. These vehicles caused a series of accidents, but it was clear that no one was inside when they looked in from the windows. They were automated vehicles that had their systems hacked.
At that point, those vehicles were stationed in their way, completely blocking the road.
Dario quickly realized the situation and shifted. into reverse, backing the car up as he had noticed an alternative road earlier. However, a small truck drove up alongside them, and the window rolled down, revealing the figure of Jasper. He sternly exclaimed, “Hand her over to me.”
Jasper!” Willow was shocked to see him. Why is he here? Dario paid no attention to him because he could not trust anyone with Willow at such a critical point. However, Jasper’s truck swerved, forcing Dario’s car to a stop. He pushed open the door and said, “They’re after Willow because of me. Hand her over to me for her safety.”
“No, she’s our honorable lady. I must ensure her safety,” Dario declared.
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Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2257 -“Mr. Mooney, I’m willing to follow him,” Willow piped up. “Miss Presgrave, you can’t.”
“Mr. Mooney, turn back and save Jayden and the others! I’ll be fine.” With that, she exited the car and settled inside a nearby truck.
“Miss…” Dario urgently called out. Jasper turned to him and promised. “Trust me. I’ll ensure her safe return.”
“Okay, I’ll create a diversion for you. Take her and make your way out of here.” Dario resolved to remain behind, maneuvering the car forward. to collide with the unmanned vehicles.
At that point, the road was already filled with traffic and disorder. Disregarding his safety, he swiftly cleared a path by forcefully ramming into two cars while numerous pedestrians rushed forward to the cleared route. Jasper seamlessly blended in with Willow and departed from the scene.
As Dario’s car made its way a short distance, it unexpectedly flipped over. Despite the impact, he managed to stay conscious. He saw a group of men in black squatting on the ground. When they opened the rear door, one cursed, “Sh*t! She’s not here.”
It became evident that these individuals were specifically targeting her and had no intention of harming Dario as they swiftly left the scene.
In the meantime, Jasper had already brought her to a secluded spot in a narrow alley. After a nerve-wracking journey, she finally posed the questions she had been holding back to him. “Why are you here?”
“I figure these individuals might be tracking you.” He then turned to Willow and added, “Get out of the car.”
“They stopped my car just to find you?” She was stunned.
“These individuals are highly skilled criminals. They won’t let anyone who’s had contact with me slip away,” he explained while deftly using a small knife to pry open a car door. Leaning over, he forcefully pulled two wires under the steering wheel and started the engine.
She observed Jasper’s practiced movements and deduced he was no stranger to such actions. Witnessing him successfully start the car, she promptly sat in the passenger’s seat and inquired, “So, if these people are criminals, does that mean you’re a good person?”
He calmly drove the car ahead and responded indifferently, “What exactly is a good person?”
“It’s… Um…” Willow was momentarily at a loss for words. His seemingly simple question had rendered her speechless. That’s right! What defines a good person? It’s someone who doesn’t steal, rob, kill, or commit arson. Those who refrain from engaging in illegal activities should be a good person, right? But he’s stealing the car with such expertise. He shouldn’t be considered a good person since he committed theft, should he?
“Where are we going next?” she asked.
“Just follow me,” Jasper replied mysteriously. Anxiety gripped Willow, and a delayed sense of fear washed over her. Oh no! Could he be one of the bad guys? Have I unknowingly walked into a den of wolves?
“Wait, Jasper. I need to use the restroom. Let me get off the car.” She decided to escape as she could not afford to jeopardize her safety by staying with him any longer.
“You don’t have to doubt me. At least I can assure you that I won’t harm you.” He unexpectedly saw through her thoughts…
She felt embarrassed but questioned, “How can you prove that you won’t harm me? What if you’re one of the accomplices pretending to be on opposite sides just to deceive me into getting in the car?”
Jasper shifted his gaze toward Willow. “You’re not entirely dumb.” “Who said I’m dumb? I’m clever! Now, I need to know who you are and what your true identity is.”
“I can’t answer them.” He refused to tell her. “If you’re unwilling to share, let me get out of the car. I don’t need your protection.” She was skeptical about following him.
“Willow, if you want to survive, you better stay by my side. Otherwise, the consequence will be worse than just an abduction.”
“Do you know how my family-” Willow brought up her family to bolster her confidence. Jasper interrupted her. “Regardless of your family’s capabilities, it’ll be too late by the time they arrive. Unless they could resurrect you, there’s no escaping death.”
Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2258-“W-Why do you have to speak so harshly? You’re cursing me, aren’t you?” Willow’s anger burned as she gritted her teeth and glared at him. At that moment, she observed Jasper driving the car through one road after another as if he had a destination.
“You don’t live here, do you?” she asked. curiously.
‘To a safe house,” he answered. “A safe house?” Willow blinked, and a flicker of thought crossed her mind. “Are you an undercover cop? Are you affiliated with Interpol?”
“No.” Jasper denied it directly. “No? Then, who exactly are you?” She persisted in her unyielding questioning.
“I already told you. I can’t reveal my identity, so stop asking.” With that, he abruptly clutched his chest. The steering wheel jerked in a different direction under his grip..
“Hey! Are you okay?” Willow was startled. She noticed him furrowing his brow, a sheen of cold sweat on his forehead.
“It’s nothing.” She nearly forgot that Jasper had been shot the previous night! He had only just gotten out of bed today and had driven all the way here to rescue her. Even if he’s as tough as iron, how much pain can he possibly endure?
“I’ll take the wheel. You should rest,” she suggested. “We’re almost there. I can hold on.” With that, he stepped harder on the accelerator. Willow quickly grasped her seatbelt in fear. Is he trying to re-enact a scene from Fast and Furious? How can an injured man drive at such high speeds?
Finally, the car entered a deserted alley. Once it stopped, Jasper pushed the door open to exit, only to collapse on the ground. Traces of blood stained his gray clothes and concentrated around his chest.
“Y-Your wound must have reopened.” She rushed over to support him. However, her strength proved insufficient, and he had to rely on the car door to help himself up.
“That door. Jasper pointed, and the two walked over. Despite its ordinary appearance, he unexpectedly lifted the lock to reveal a fingerprint scanner. He pressed his finger. against it, and the door swung open with at click.
The sound hinted at a robust iron door concealed behind the wooden entrance. Willow finally grasped that this was the safe house as it exuded a sense of security.
As the door closed and the lights illuminated the room, it revealed a suite designed in a backroom style. It encompassed all the expected amenities, including a row of computers akin to a secret base.
She looked at Jasper, wondering what his identity was. “Where’s the first aid kit? Let me bandage your wound!” she told him. He pointed in a direction. “Over there. In the cabinet.”
Willow hurriedly went to the cabinet and discovered a first aid kit. Carrying it over to the couch where he was seated, she noticed him removing his shirt and the bloodstains from last night’s bandaging.
She quickly retrieved a hemostatic cotton ball from the kit and instructed, “Lie down. I’ll stop the bleeding and reapply the bandage for you.”
Jasper complied and lay down. As she knew first aid, she tore open the gauze and examined the slightly exposed muscle. Frowning, she began to stop the bleeding gently. His gaze settled on her, filled with complexity..
Anxious, Willow bit her lips as she tended to Jasper’s wound, unaware that she had become the focus of his gaze. Her adorable and nervous expressions were observed closely by him. Despite the lingering pain from his wound, he found a way to divert his attention by staring at her face, which unexpectedly brought him amusement..
After she finished bandaging his wound, she let out a sigh of relief while setting down the items. “Okay, it’s done. You need to stay lying down and avoid moving around. If you strain the wound again, you may need stitches at the hospital,” she instructed with a hint of command.
Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2259 -Since Jasper could only rest on the couch, he decided to take a nap there. As Willow sat down and was about to use her phone, his gaze swept over before he ordered, ‘Give me your phone.”
Unaware of his intentions, she handed over her phone, only to be taken aback as he abruptly smashed it against the wall. ‘No! My phone!” Her beautiful eyes widened in disbelief as she struggled to comprehend how he had destroyed her phone in such a manner.
“Electronic devices are not allowed here. Your phone may be tracked, he stated nonchalantly, displaying no remorse in his tone.
“Y-You can just ask me to turn it off. Why did you have to destroy it?” She pouted in anger. He closed his eyes and said, “If it bothers you, I’ll make it up to you by getting you a new one once we’re out.”
She sighed. Although she wanted to argue with him, she decided to let it go as she considered his injury and the fact that he had saved her. “I wanted to contact my parents. How am I supposed to reach them now?” she said with a hint of grievance. “For safety reasons, don’t contact anyone for now.”
“But I’m sure my parents will be worried sick about me.”
“Then, they’ll have to endure a few days of worry.” With that, Jasper’s exhaustion became evident “What are we going to eat here?” Willow asked, believing the bodyguards would inform her father about her situation.
“Check the refrigerator here. It’s restocked every week. See if there’s any food available.” She entered the kitchen and opened the large refrigerator. As expected, she found some fresh boxed food, which validated his statement. Am I going to live a secluded life here with him?
As Willow considered her mission, it felt like everything was slipping away. She sighed helplessly, and a sudden realization dawned on her. Surrounded by fresh vegetables and meat, she had no clue how to cook! Cooking was unfamiliar territory for her. Since childhood, her family had employed a professional nutritionist, and she had never set foot in the kitchen.
A memory resurfaced of an archaeological expedition she embarked on, where her father had arranged for four chefs to take care of her. At the end of the expedition, everyone on the archaeological team ended up gaining three pounds each.
As she returned to the living room and explored the place, she discovered several workrooms with only one bedroom available. It appeared that this safe house had not considered the possibility of two strangers needing to live together.
Although she was overwhelmed, it was also something new and exciting in her life. Without a phone to play with, no books to read, and being unable to indulge in any of her hobbies, Willow could only sit down. Munching on fruit, she kept company with the sleeping Jasper on the couch.
Meanwhile, Dario had been taken to the hospital by the local police. As his phone continued to receive a series of calls, he swiftly answered, “Hello, Mr. Presgrave.”
“What’s going on? Where is Willy now?” A low and commanding voice came from the other end of the line. “I’m sorry. It’s our fault, and we failed to protect Miss Presgrave. Right now, she’s with a man named Jasper Wyatt.”
“Who is he?” “He met Miss Presgrave on the cruise. He took a bullet for her, and she became a target of the organization originally after him. He managed to save her discreetly just now. Otherwise, she would’ve been injured too.”
“So, you’re telling me that my daughter’s whereabouts are unknown, and we have no information about the level of danger she’s facing?” Elliot questioned anxiously from the other end. “I’m sorry, Mr. Presgrave. I’ll immediately locate her.”
“Never mind. Focus on your recovery! I’ll take care of this matter.”
“Thank you, Mr. Presgrave.” Dario breathed a sigh of relief, confident that Elliot could save Willow. At Presgrave Residence, Elliot immediately instructed his subordinates to track the locator on her phone. They had their satellite device capable of pinpointing her exact location.
However…
Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2260-“Mr. Presgrave, I can’t find Miss Presgrave’s location. It seems like she has disappeared from the face of the earth with no signal whatsoever.” “Under what circumstances would this happen?”
“There’s only one possibility-Miss Presgrave is currently in a shielded environment where all communication is blocked. She’s possibly in a safe house or something similar.”
“Go and find information on Jasper Wyatt for me.” Elliot’s subordinate immediately went to investigate and after some time, he finally found some information about this person.
“Jasper Wyatt, formerly a special forces soldier at Base X, was later recruited by a mysterious organization. Since then, information about him has become classified, and my clearance level doesn’t allow me to access it. However, I don’t believe his identity would be affiliated with the Black Organization.”
Elliot thought of someone who could access this kind of information, and that person was his good friend Richard. For the safety of his. daughter, he had no choice but to trouble Richard. Elliot picked up his phone and walked to another room before dialing his good friend’s number. “Hello, Elliot.”
“Richard, I need to ask you for a favor. Willow has gone missing, and I want you to investigate someone for me.”
“What happened to Willow?” “She got involved with some people, and now she’s with a man named Jasper Wyatt. This man has a background in special forces, and I believe only you can access his files.”
“Wait a moment,” Richard said. He didn’t hang up the phone but went somewhere. Just then, his voice came through the phone, as if commanding someone, “Investigate a person for me.”
Elliot patiently waited, and soon Richard’s voice came through. “Jasper is the captain of the international X Special Forces team. He represents our country, so I believe Willow should be safe for the time being if she’s with him.” “But Willow can’t be contacted right now, and I can’t even track her using the tracking signal installed on her phone.”
“They’re probably staying in some safe house! Don’t worry for now. I’ll try to reach out internally.”
“Thanks. Let me know if there’s any news. This daughter of mine always keeps me on my toes.” Elliot couldn’t help but mutter about his daughter. Now he could rest assured. He never expected that his daughter would run into someone from the international special forces team.
“All right! Leave it to me.” Richard then hung up the phone. Inside the safe house, a sudden sound of the phone ringing startled the man on the couch, and he immediately sat up. Willow, who was beside him, was taken aback by his reaction.
However, it was just a phone ringing. Did this man need to wake up instantly from his deep sleep? A normal person would feel lightheaded and dizzy if they sat up like that after just a second. Jasper didn’t have such symptoms. In fact, after half an hour of rest, he had already regained half of his energy.
He walked over to the landline phone that was ringing and answered it, but he didn’t speak. On the other end, his immediate superior’s voice came through. “Jasper, it’s me.”
Jasper let out a sigh of relief upon hearing his superior’s voice. “What’s up?”
“You brat. What’s with that tone? I’m your uncle. Your biological uncle.” Jasper’s superior on the other end was not pleased. Despite the separation of work and private interest, he always felt the need to correct his nephew’s attitude.
“I know the difference between work and private interests. It’s my working hours now, so there’s no need for family ties.” Jasper lazily responded. “Have you saved a girl named Willow Presgrave? How is she now?”
Jasper looked toward the girl on the couch whol had already eaten a few sandwiches and was drinking a beverage. He replied, “Yes, she’s with me. She can still eat, drink, walk, and jump. There are no issues with her.”
The safe house wasn’t particularly large, and his words made Willow’s beautiful eyes widen. Is that how you’re supposed to describe a girl? It sounded like he was belittling her..