“Are you crying?" Maggie sniffled and murmured, “When I woke up and didn't see you, I thought you abandoned me.”

Sanford ran his hand through her hair, cradling her in his arms as they moved towards the bed.

“Silly girl, how could I ever abandon you? Don't overthink. Let's get some sleep."

He just needed time for deep contemplation, to discern who held greater importance in his heart.

What would happen if Maggie walked away from him and he was left with Jaelyn?

No, he didn't want to contemplate a world without Maggie.

The next day

Upon awakening, Deanna was met with a throbbing pain in her temples. Rising to a sitting position, she surveyed her surroundings, her gaze Lingering on the unfamiliar environment.

Where was she?

This wasn't the Hughes family's villa, was it?

Fragments of memories began to percolate into her conscious mind.

A woman was nimble, adroitly spinning around to take down the hefty man towering over her.

It was like something out of a martial arts film.

Deanna shivered, hugging herself tightly.

She recalled everything from the previous night.

The woman with the impressive combat skills was her sister-in-law, Rosalynn.

And to think, she had instigated Rosalynn before.

And yet, Rosalynn hadn't snapped her neck.

Deanna swallowed hard, tentatively touching her neck.

As she lifted her hand, her gaze inadvertently fell on the Lengthy cotton pajamas adorned with cartoon prints she was wearing. A flash of distaste passed through her eyes.

Whose pajamas were these?

They even had a Peppa Pig on them