The Substitute Bride

Anthony could hear what was happening clearly across the phone, despite Autumn's repeated interjections that the driver still headed towards the outskirts even after she told him her water broke. Worried as he was, he didn't utter a word in the fear of losing the connection. Instead, he focused on following Autumn's car.

"Here we are, Mrs. Lu. This is the requested destination," Brent said with a shiver in his voice, as he turned and looked at Autumn with fear and guilt. Autumn had no idea how long she had stayed in the car. When she heard her driver's voice, she anxiously looked out the window. But all she could find was an abandoned warehouse. Brent opened the window, stuck out his head and shouted at the depot,"I brought what you wanted, Ferry."

"I always knew you were a smart guy and you would make the right decision." Ferry's content and happy voice reached the car. Two tall men in black appeared, dragged Autumn out of the car and mercilessly took her to depository.

Brent thought of stopping them but gave up on the idea. 'I brought her here. What's the point of being a good guy now? I have already failed her.' He shook his head in contempt.

Out of concern, he walked fast to catch up and asked the men in black,"What are you going to do to her?"

"That's none of your business," one of the men replied in a cold tone. The man handed a black gym bag to Brent and said,"This is your reward. Take the money and leave from here now. We don't need you hovering around here at all."

The men dragged Autumn who looked like all the blood had flushed out of her face. She lifted her eyebrow at the sight of Ferry sitting before her. With her fear and surprise, she managed to mumble,"It's you..."

"Yeah," Ferry sneered as he gazed at Autumn with satisfaction. "You must be shocked. I mean so many years have passed, but I didn't forget you for a moment."

"What do you want from me?" Autumn shrieked with fear and growing pain. Autumn felt that her babies were coming as the contraction got more frequent. Fighting the overpowering weakness, she pulled herself up and negotiated,"I don't know why you brought me here. But as long as you let me go, I'll ensure you that you will be given a big sum of money."

"Money?" Ferry laughed maliciously. "Everything I did was in pursuit to see you suffer. I don't need your money."

Before he could utter another word, Leila dashed towards them instinctively. With a worried glance at A

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"Go to hell, you monster!" Autumn cursed, and then spat at his face. Instead of getting furious, Ferry left the warehouse laughing loudly, considering today's feat a victory in his plot for revenge.

The old woman gave Autumn a concerned glance and whispered,"That's all I could manage to do for you. If you and your unborn baby survive this, please find it in your heart to forgive me. Be strong and gather your strength. Your next delivery will be tougher! Don't seek revenge, and go away from that man. He is mad."

"Hey lady, don't you want to see your grandson?" Ferry shouted at the midwife impatiently indicating her to rush.

"I'm coming right away," the old woman answered helplessly. She wiped away the sweat from Autumn's forehead, and said to her,"Please take care of yourself and gather the strength to survive this."

Without turning around, she left the depository immediately.

After their departure, Autumn was the only one left all alone in the empty and huge room bleeding on the floor.

The other baby seemed to be a good and understanding child already. When the bad guys were hovering around, she remained silent within Autumn's belly. But the moment Ferry's car drifted away, Autumn felt the child coming.

Soon she heard Anthony's voice echoing from one corner. As Anthony was afraid of being found, he had parked his car away from the warehouse. The minute he arrived, he saw Ferry's car leaving. As he was worried about Autumn's safety, he rushed in immediately to her aid.

Anthony was stunned at the sight of the blood everywhere and Autumn helplessly lying on the ground. He was petrified.