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“I know.” Jonathan bobbed his head. “I don't think we can fall asleep, so it's pointless to get some rest. We should
pack up before sunrise.”
“That works. I'll contact you after sunrise, then.”
“Okay.”
The call ended. Jonathan put the phone down and went to Joyce's room.
Inside the room, Caitlin was holding Joyce as though the latter were a child. She patted Joyce's back to soothe her.
Joyce rested her head on Caitlin's shoulder, fast asleep.
At the sight of Jonathan, Caitlin immediately asked, “So? Did Nat say anything?”
Jonathan nodded in response. Instead of replying to her question, he pointed at Joyce without a word.
Realizing what he meant, Caitlin placed Joyce on the bed gently and tucked her in carefully.
Once that was done, they both left Joyce's room.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThey soon came to the living room. Caitlin asked, “Jon, what is happening? Did Nat call you back?”
Jonathan nodded. 'Yes, she did. She told us to wait for a few hours. Mr. Thompson has arranged for his men to take
us away. They should arrive by sunrise.”
Hearing that, Caitlin could finally relax. “Oh, I'm glad to hear that.” She patted her chest. “We troubled Nat and Mr.
Thompson again.”
Jonathan sighed. “Yes, that's right. However, they are the only ones who can help us. When we are completely safe,
we can figure out a way to repay their favor.”
“You're right.” Caitlin nodded in agreement.
Jonathan glanced at the clock hanging on the wall and realized it was three in the morning.
“There are still a few hours until sunrise. You should get some rest while I pack up.”
Caitlin shook her head. “No. I can't fall asleep right now. Let's pack together. We can work faster that way.”
“Okay, then.” Jonathan didn't press the matter.
They couldn't fall asleep after learning that Stanley knew where they were. Spending time together might help
them pass the time quickly.
“Come, let's pack up the stuff in our room. We'll head to Joyce's room at the very end so she can sleep a while
more,” Caitlin suggested after glancing at Joyce's room.
Jonathan hummed softly. “We should let her get more sleep. She must be frightened after what happened earlier.”
“Yes. When I hugged her, she was trembling nonstop.”
“I wonder when this will end.” Jonathan lifted his head and stared at the ceiling blankly.
Caitlin said nothing but sighed.
Jonathan massaged his temples. “All right, we should get to work. Let's just pack up essential stuff and leave the
rest behind. It's a hassle to bring too many things with us.”
“Okay.”
They were running away from Stanley instead of moving houses.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt would be best to leave unnecessary stuff behind.
After coming to a conclusion, they got to work.
To not disturb Joyce's sleep, they tried their best not to make any noise as they packed up.
Two hours later, they were almost done.
Jonathan took one look at the luggage and boxes in the living room and sucked in a breath helplessly. He glanced at
his wife and said, “It's six. I think Mr. Thompson's men will arrive soon. Go wake Joyce up and pack up the necessary
stuff in her room.”
“Okay.” Caitlin bobbed her head.
Even if he didn't remind her, she was about to do so.
Caitlin made her way to Joyce's room.
Jonathan looked at the luggage in the living room. After contemplating briefly, he decided to move them out so it
would be easier to move them into the trunk later.
He grabbed two pieces of luggage and headed to the door.
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