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Caitlin, too, saw the logic behind her words. As long as their entire family stood up against
Stanley, unlike in the past, he would no longer be as scary.
They wouldn't have to keep hiding and live their days filled with anxiety.
The more she thought about it, the more resolute she was in her decision. She planned to
inform Jonathan about it once he came home.
Jonathan will definitely agree to it. He, too, is sick of moving time and again.
At that moment, the roar of a car engine could be heard outside.
Joyce looked up to see two cars stopping outside their yard. One was an MPV; the other
was a small truck.
“Mom, I think Mr. Thompson's men are here,” Joyce informed while pointing outside.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLooking in the direction Joyce pointed, Caitlin saw who was outside through the open door.
The figure in front was a burly man dressed in black.
She recognized him as the person who had brought them to their current home.
“It's his men indeed. Come, let's go meet them,” Caitlin suggested to Joyce, who then
nodded as she got to her feet.
The mother-daughter duo headed out together.
Just as the burly man was about to ring the doorbell, he lowered his hand when he saw
both of them emerge. “Mrs. Rivers, Ms. Rivers.”
“Mr. Cornelius,” Caitlin greeted the burly man.
His name was Keenan Cornelius and was a subordinate of Silas.
Keenan looked at Caitlin. “Mrs. Rivers, Mr. Thompson has ordered us to take you away
from here. Have you packed?”
Caitlin nodded. “Yes. Our luggage is right outside.”
“All right. I'll get my men to load them into the vehicle. You should also hurry. By the way,
where is Mr. Rivers?”
Keenan suddenly remembered that he hadn't seen Jonathan.
Joyce replied, “My dad is in the hospital.”
“What? Mr. Rivers is in the hospital? Is he sick?” Keenan exclaimed.
Joyce shook her head. “No, my dad is fine. It's Stanley. He was beaten up so badly by my
dad that he had to be hospitalized. Dad has gone there together with him.”
Her words utterly stunned Keenan. “Ms. Rivers, are you talking about Stanley Quinn?”
“Yeah...”
Stanley gulped. “Stanley was here? When did he arrive?”
“About half an hour ago.”
Half an hour ago...
Keenan pondered upon the matter. Half an hour ago, they were still on their way.
I didn't expect Stanley to arrive here ahead of us.
“Ms. Rivers, did Stanley hurt you?” Keenan asked in a concerned tone.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJoyce waved her hand. “Don't worry. I'm fine. Before he could even do anything, my dad
knocked him out.”
Keenan heaved a sigh of relief. “Good.”
If something happened to her, Shane and Natalie would definitely hold him responsible.
After all, Silas had instructed him to protect Joyce at all costs.
He was gripped by fear the moment he heard Joyce telling him that Stanley had beaten
him to their home.
Lucky for him, Jonathan had beaten Stanley up, preventing the latter from harming Joyce.
Otherwise, he and his men would be in big trouble.
“By the way, Ms. Rivers, how is Stanley doing now? Is he all right?” Keenan probed further.
After giving it some thought, Joyce shook her head as she replied, “I don't know. He was
unconscious when they loaded him into the ambulance. Dad hasn't called us since then.”
“I see.” Keenan nodded in acknowledgment before ushering them forward. “We'll focus on
it later. For now, Ms. Rivers, why don't you and Mrs. Rivers get into the car?”
“About that...” Joyce bit her lip in hesitation.
Caitlin, too, wore an embarrassed expression on her face.
Their reaction consequently confused Keenan. “What is it?”
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