Chapter 55

I woke up scared and panting heavily. I had a nightmare. I was inside the car all over again, and I saw my daughter all covered in blood. I sat up and hugged my knees. It was so vivid like it happened all over again.

I was rocking back and forth when I heard the noise outside my door. My fear doubled when the sound came again. I was so sure I checked all the windows and doors. Wait! I forgot to check the kitchen window!

I quickly came down from my bed, grabbed my phone, and was ready to call 911 if the intruder comes in. I am clutching my phone to my chest, placing my ear to the door to listen. I heard something bumped into something and hissed.

There's someone outside! Somebody got in the house! Sophie! Oh, my God! My daughter! I looked around me. I need to have something to protect myself, and I need to get to my daughter's room. I looked at my phone to check the time. It's only 4 am.

I held the lampshade and listened again. I can't hear anything. I need to get my daughter. I slowly opened my door and aimed the lamp above my head. I am shaking so hard, but I need to be strong for my daughter.

There's a soft light coming from the living room. I can't see anyone. So the intruder must be somewhere around the house. I went straight to my daughter's room.

I was frozen in shock when I saw her room is open. Oh, God! Oh. God! Please protect my daughter. I walked slowly to the door and gasped when I saw a shadow towering above my daughter.

" Stay away from my daughter! I've called 911, and they are already on their way!" I announced to the intruder. I aimed the lampshade in his direction and ready to strike when he spoke.

" Bella, it's me. Put down the lamp, baby." Liam said and held his hand for the lamp.

" Liam?! God! What are you doing sneaking up in here? I could have hurt you! How did you get in here?" I whispered, yelled at him, and let out a sigh of relief. He came to me and hugged me.

" You left the kitchen window unlocked, Bella. You lied to me." He scolded me. I hugged him tightly. I am still a bit shaken from my nightmare and for thinking someone wants to hurt my child.

" I'm sorry, I forgot that window. What are you doing here?" I asked him. My face was still buried in his chest.

" I came to check on our daughter before going to your room. What are you doing still awake?"

" I had a nightmare, and then I heard some noise. I was so scared that a crazy stalker was in the house. All I think about was Sophie. Why didn't you call me that you're coming home?" I asked him, looking up at his face.

" I didn't want to wake you. Come on, let's go back to your room." He pulled me with him and went back to my room. He took off his shirt and pants and left only with his boxers and lie with me on the bed.

Automatically he pulled me to his chest and kissed my head. I curled to his side and hugged him close. I listened to his steady heartbeat. He held my hand and brought it to his lips.

" Everything okay at the hospital, babe?" I asked him softly while looking up at him.

" Yeah, everything's back to normal, baby. That is why I was able to get out of there. I took a shower at the hospital before coming home, so I won't waste time and hold you right away. Tell me about your nightmare, sweetheart." He asked and kissed my forehead.

I sighed first and sivered before telling him about it. He was listening intently and tightened his hold on me when he heard my quivering voice.

" It seemed so real, Liam. I really thought we were in that car again." I whispered to him in a shaking voice.

" It's all over, baby. You and our Princess are safe. I won't let anything like that happen again. I can't bear it if something happens to you again or our little girl." He answered me and held my face to look at him.

" I can't lose you, Bella. You and Sophie are the most important people in my life. I can't be with you always, baby, so please always protect yourself and be safe." He continued, and I can see the emotions displayed on his face.

" I promise, Liam. You too, please always be safe. As long as this person is still out there, we really don't know what he would do next. I won't lose you again." I answered him emotionally. He kissed me passionately, full of emotions.

We made love until we're both exhausted yet satisfied. I am tucked under his chin and wrapped tightly in his arms.

" Goodnight, baby. I love you so much, don't ever forget that. I will do everything to protect our family." He promised with a solemn face and placed a long kiss on my forehead.

" I love you too, Liam, more thank you'll ever know. We'll get through this together." I held his face tenderly and smiled at his eyes. We kissed one more time and drifted off to sleep, clinging to each other and to the love we have for each other.

But somewhere in a dark room, someone is plotting the grand scheme of bringing down the people who took his little sister from him. He planned this for years now, and he believed the right time has come.

He won't let them be happy and live life as if his sister never existed. It took him a while to execute his plan. He will not let his sister's death go in vain. He will avenge her, and he will start with the one who broke her heart.