Chapter 212 Logistics

The authorities would take care of him, and this nightmare would be over.

With her phone in hand, she dialed 9-1-1. Her thumb hovered over the call button. Her heart pounded in her chest, her breaths shallow as she prepared to press it.

Ding!

The notification sound made her flinch. Hazel froze, her thumb hesitating as a knot of unease formed in her stomach. Something about the timing felt wrong. Slowly, she opened the message.

Her eyes scanned the words, and as she read, her face drained of color.

"Hello, my new bitch Hazel.

If you're about to call the police or anyone else for help, you might want to think twice. Before you take any impulsive action, listen carefully to what I'm about to say.

Your sister, Althea, is pregnant. Yes, with my child.

Even if you report me to the authorities, it won't make a difference. I'll be out on bail before the day is over, untouched by your feeble attempts at justice.