As soon as Jenna closed her eyes, she slept lightly.
After a while, she felt as if she had fallen into a sea of clouds and was covered in a layer of fog. She tried her best to find a way out but she could not. She could only run and shout until she came to a small house where she saw Sara lying in a pool of blood.
“Mom!” she shouted as tears rolled down her cheeks. When she bent down and saw Sara’s eyes open, she found it hard to breathe. She reached out and was about to hold Sara when her face suddenly changed. With blurred vision, she looked at the face desperately. That face had turned into Hansen’s face. It was so pale, so haggard, and his mouth was full of blood.
“Hansen…” She began to cry.
“Jenna, Jenna, what’s wrong?” Her hand was held by a big palm. She heard the voice, and then her whole body was lifted up. She opened her eyes and saw Hansen in front of her, staring at her with a concerned look on his face.
She was covered in sweat as she stared at him.
“Jenna, what’s wrong? Did you have a nightmare?” Hansen held her in his arms and asked softly. He took a towel and wiped the sweat on her forehead gently.
Jenna’s whole body was ice-cold. She pursed her lips and looked at him. It was just a nightmare.
“Baby, did you have a nightmare?” Hansen smiled at her and touched her belly. He sighed and said, “Jenna, I’m sorry you have to go through this. I will try my best to make it up to you in the future.”
Jenna looked at his bloodshot eyes, and her heart was filled with pain. She had seen his tiredness just then, which explained why she had that dream. She wrapped her arms around his waist, buried her face into his chest, and hugged him tightly. “Hansen, promise me that you will be fine. You promised that you would make me the happiest woman in the world.”
Hansen was stunned for a moment before understanding what was going on. He hugged her tightly and replied in a hushed voice, “Jenna, don’t worry. Our family will be fine. I can guarantee it.”
Although Sara had been kidnapped, with Hansen by her side, she was much more at ease. She was no longer helpless and dejected.
“Hansen, what time is it now?” Jenna remembered her mother and straightened up.
“Don’t worry, I’ll bring you there immediately.” Hansen stood up with her in his arms and walked down the stairs.
“Hansen, Sergio asked that I go there alone.” She remembered that Sergio said that he did not want to see Hansen.
Hansen hugged her tightly. “You fool, how can I let you go there by yourself? Just follow me. I have it all planned out.”
Jenna looked at him and said nothing. She relied on him a lot, and she was also afraid to face the unpredictable danger of going alone.
Hansen carried her to a small black car downstairs. Jenna had never seen this car before. After she was put into the passenger seat, Hansen went around the front of the car and sat in the driver’s seat and started the car.
“Hansen, are we going to the town near Sunshine Mountain now?” she asked anxiously.
“Yes.” Hansen nodded. “Follow what I say later. Don’t panic and do your best to delay the person who picked you up.”
Jenna’s heart skipped a beat.
“Hansen, are you going alone like this? Let me go alone. No matter what, I am a woman. So, Sergio can’t do anything to me.” She thought of that nightmare and insisted.
Hansen’s face tensed up.
“Do you really think that I will let my woman take the risk? Cooperate with me,” Hansen said forcefully. They headed for the darkness. This was the darkest period before dawn, and their surroundings were pitch-black.
After the car started, through the rearview mirror, Jenna saw that there were two cars following theirs. She was relieved. She knew that Hansen would have made the most thorough arrangements.
The best way she could help at present was to listen to him.
Therefore, she just sat there and remained silent.
They drove in the darkness for about twenty minutes before Hansen stopped the car.
Jenna looked up and found that they were stopping at the roadside. At that time, she saw that the car following behind had stopped.
“Jenna, here’s your phone. I have installed the latest listening device in it. Remember, you have to use it with the loudspeaker more throughout the process. This is a power bank. As long as you’re using the phone, I can see your every move. Negotiate with the man who comes to pick you up calmly. Follow his request and don’t oppose him. I will be following you secretly. Don’t be afraid. The process will not last too long,” Hansen said. He took out her phone and put it in the middle seat. He checked the phone and some facilities in the car before he said solemnly.
“Jenna, to avoid Sergio from getting suspicious, we’ll have to split up here. You can drive down the highway in front of us. If you drive a little further, then you’ll be in Sunshine Mountain town. When you arrive, contact Sergio. Alvin and Paul are in the town. Don’t be afraid. I’ll follow you from another route with John. I’ve carefully arranged everything. If they appear in Sunshine Mountain town, then we’ll surround them and catch them. If there’s something wrong, then we’ll follow you all the way and act according to the circumstances. Just keep an eye on your phone, I’ll send you a message at any time.”
Hansen explained patiently. He touched her head and said encouragingly, “Remember, don’t fight against them. Listen to them, so that they won’t make things difficult for you. I’m here for you.”
Jenna looked at the dark road in front of her. She would be lying if she said that she wasn’t afraid. However, her mother was still in their hands, and Hansen was by her side. She nodded. “Okay, I’ll do my best to hold them back.”
“You are smart and beautiful. You will complete the task. I trust you.” Hansen smiled at her and handed her a jewelry box. Jenna was shocked when she saw it. Wasn’t this the box that Vivian had given her, containing the Ocean Heart? Why had he brought it here?
“Don’t be surprised. It’s just a box. I’ve sent Alvin to the bank to take out this box today. There’s a piece of fake jewelry inside. Just in case. They won’t doubt it, as the imitation is very precise. It can delay some time.” Hansen understood her doubts and explained. He then told her the password.
Jenna heaved a sigh of relief. She finally understood what was going on.
Hansen held her hand, and his dark eyes were full of tenderness and encouragement.
Jenna knew his concerns and smiled at him.
In the dark night, the two of them sat in the car while looking at each other. They could see the emotions in each other’s hearts, as well as the warmth and love in each other’s eyes. There were thousands of words to say, but they didn’t know where to start. They could only express their love through their silent gazes.
“Mr. Richards, it’s almost time,” John got out of the car behind and walked over to greet Hansen. They could not wait any longer. John looked at his watch. It was only ten minutes away from five o’clock. He had to walk up and remind them. When he came up, he saw Mr. and Mrs. Richards sharing a moment. He knew that they loved each other deeply. Therefore, he left after reminding them.
Hansen shut his eyes and had no choice but to get out of the car.
Jenna opened the door.
“Jenna, be careful when driving.” Jenna walked to the driver’s seat. Hansen took her cold hand. He rubbed it. “Remember what I said. Don’t go against them. I’m by your side.”
Jenna nodded. Her mother’s face flashed through her mind and her heart ached. She resolutely got into the driver’s seat.
Soon, she started her car.
She slowly drove forward.
The darkness accompanied by the blurry car lights lengthened Hansen’s shadow. His tall figure seemed to have turned to stone. In the depths of his eyes was endless pain and unease. He did not move and stared at Jenna’s car as it drove away.
“Mr. Richards, get in the car.” John started the car.
“Alright, let’s follow her on another path.” Hansen came to his senses and got into the car, ordering John.
John made a u-turn and rushed back before taking a different route.
The car following John got through a bridge in the middle.
Jenna carefully drove the car. At that time, it was very dark. She turned on the bumper headlights and looked warily at the sign on the roadside. She soon drove into the town of Sunshine Mountain.
This was a very old town. The streets were not wide. Even though they were built in a modernized way, they had retained the unique charm of a small town.
Jenna parked her car in front of a shop and called Sergio.
However, Sergio’s phone was turned off. She called several times and gave up. However, she was sure that Sergio had done it on purpose.
After all, he was the head of the Department of Security, and he was very good at acting mysterious. He would never believe that Jenna would come alone as she promised. Moreover, the satellite positioning of his phone was very accurate. So, he would not reveal his location that easily.
Just as she was waiting in the car, a message popped up.
“Drive to the hospital in town.”
Jenna was stunned for a while before she understood.
They were hiding in the dark. They knew she was coming. They just wanted to confirm whether she came alone and whether there was any threat or not.
Apparently, they had changed their location again.
She gritted her teeth and started the car.
At that time, the street was so dark that she couldn’t see anything beyond the car headlights. There was no one on the road. Although she was afraid and didn’t know where the hospital was, she gritted her teeth and followed the navigation to the hospital.
However, after waiting for five minutes in front of the hospital, no one approached her. There was only endless darkness surrounding her.
She did not know where Hansen would be. He had said that he would follow her not far away in the dark. She felt warmth in her heart when she thought about it, and she was no longer that afraid.
She sat in the car with a splitting headache and her mother’s face appeared in her mind constantly. She was very anxious.
After another five minutes, another message came.