Reborn: Escaping with my daughter after my husband’s betrayal novel - Chapter 8

He turned to face me , his expression serious : " I will never betray you . And I believe you would never betray me ? Tears welled up in my eyes . The day we tried to leave the island , Grandfather's men had restrained me beforehand . Grandfather fabricated evidence of my " betrayal " and threw Jack into the sea when he realized something was wrong . News of my escape abroad with Lily eventually reached Marcus .

Two weeks later , early one morning , the doorbell rang Through the peephole , I saw Marcus standing outside , looking haggard . Melody stood beside him , her eyes red and swollen as if she'd been crying . I took a deep breath and opened the door . Seeing me , the tension Marcus had been carrying finally eased . Melody spoke first , her eyes brimming with tears : " Lily's mom , please come back with us .

Don't make Marcus worry anymore ." " Shut up !" Marcus snapped at her before turning his gaze to me , his eyes filled with complex emotions . " Thank goodness you're alright ." | " Whether I'm alright or not is none of your concern . We're divorced now ," I said , pulling Lily behind me protectively . Hearing the word " divorced , Marcus's face darkened . He laughed as if he'd heard a joke and reached out to grab me . " I won't allow it " Jack emerged from the kitchen and shielded me .

" Marcus , you shouldn't disturb her peaceful life : When Marcus saw Jack's face clearly , understanding seemed to dawn . Marcus's chest heaved as he immediately aimed his gun at Jack's head . The air crackled with tension . Melody screamed in fright . But in that critical moment , Marcus suddenly turned the gun towards Melody . A bullet whizzed past Melody's cheek , embedding itself in the wall behind her with a chilling thud .

Melody collapsed to the ground , her face as white as paper as she stared at Marcus . Marcus looked down at her , his eyes cold as ice . Melody's voice quavered : " W - why Marcus towered over Melody , his voice low and dangerous . " You know why . You met with Grandfather " I stared in shock . Melody ? Why ? Seeing Marcus's ruthless , icy gaze , Melody suddenly burst into maniacal laughter . " That's right , I di I did . Marcus , I just wanted to marry you .