Chapter 60

As I dialed my phone, my eyes roam around the property, looking for anything that looks suspicious. This person, whoever he is, is just waiting for the right time to strike again. Detective Drew answered after three rings.

" Dr. Jones, I was just about to call you. We got a hit on the car. Do you know anyone named Paige Johnson?" He asked, and I cursed.

" We met her this afternoon at the mall. She is the new Psychiatric Doctor at Glendale Hospital. Why would she follow us around? Can you run a background check for me, Detective? I don't trust this woman." I told him and run my fingers through my hair.

" We're one step ahead of you, Doctor. I've asked the team to do a background check and conduct surveillance. If she has something to do with the accident and threats towards Miss Montreal, we will arrest her and interrogate her." The detective said.

" Thank you, Detective. I appreciate that. Please let me know as soon as you get a lead. In the meantime, can you assign your men to look after my fiance and daughter? I won't be around them all the time. I want them safe and looked after even if I'm not around." I asked Detective Drew, and he agreed right away.

I gave my address in town since we will be living there starting next week. I cut the call and looked around again. I swear I saw a shadow behind the lamp post in front of the house.

I ran towards it and check, but there's nobody there. But I am positive something moved behind it a few minutes ago. I looked beyond the woods and at the deserted road. I got to catch this bastard! I won't let him get his filthy hands on my family ever again!

I was standing there frustrated when I heard Bella's voice from across the road. She asked me to come back in because dinner is ready. I jogged towards her and hugged her lightly.

" What were you doing out there?" She asked, looking up at me. Her brows were furrowed, and she had a curious look in her eyes.

" Nothing, baby. I thought I saw a deer, but it ran away towards the woods." I lied to her. I don't want her stressing out again. She doesn't know about the car that was following us around either.

" Oh, okay. Let's go; dinner's ready. I'll check on our daughter and wake her up." She said, and I nodded. I looked back again behind us. There's this nagging feeling that someone is looking at us behind that darkness in the woods.

We had a quiet dinner and enjoyed each other's company. We announced to our darling daughter the news of moving in with me to my apartment, and she ecstatic. She ran to her room and started packing.

We all laughed at her excitement and let her be. When we checked on her after dinner, she fell asleep on top of her clothes on her bed. Bella made her comfortable and put all her clothes in the open luggage. I kissed her head and tucked her securely under the covers.

We were in the living room having our coffee and watched TV when Bella's phone rang. She was comfortably leaning on my chest with curled feet under her. So, I grabbed her phone for her and saw that it was Collette calling.

" Hey, what's up?" Bella answered, still curled up beside me. I have my arm around her and my hand holding her head in place. I kissed the top of her head and listened to their conversation.

" Tomorrow? That soon? So, what did Todd say? Where will they go? Huh, well, he better make sure not to bring my fiancee to a strip club, or I'll have his balls." I heard her say, and I chuckled. She looked up at me, frowning and pouting.

I gave her a quick kiss on the lips and grinned. She slapped my chest softly and continued listening to Collette. All she did is answered, okay, yeah, and sure. I am pretty sure Collette barked orders and instructions to her. she hanged up after a while and gave me her phone to put back on the center table.

" What did she want, babe?" I asked her, tilting her head.

"She said we'll be having her bachelorette party tomorrow in your house. Your parents will be out of town, and Todd is bringing to some club. You better behave, Mister, or I won't move in with you." She said sternly and pointed her finger in my chest.

I captured her hand and kissed each finger. I stared into her hazel eyes and said to myself, how could I look at other women when I have the perfect girl in my arms?

" Baby, I have my eyes only for you. I see only you. Even if you're not around, you are always on my mind, so you don't have to worry about other women because I am all yours." I told her and kissed her cute nose.

" You'd better, or I swear I'll disappear again and will never come back." She declared, and I got a bit scared. Just the mention of her disappearing again doesn't sit well with me. I tightened my hold on her and kissed her forehead.

" I promise, baby. Please believe me that you're the only one for me. Whatever happens, always remember that I love you. If I do something to betray that trust, there must be a reason. Please wait for my explanation before going away, okay?" I begged her staring into her eyes.

She nodded and lifted her face to kiss me. I kissed her back and hugged her tight. I will do everything to protect them and keep them safe, even if I have to lie to her and keep vital information about the case.

What she doesn't know will not hurt her. At 11 o'clock, Bella is driving off to sleep in my arms. So, I turned off the TV and carried her to our room. She clung to me and kissed my neck. I dipped my head and kissed her head.

I will conquer any obstacle or any danger, as long as she's beside me and in my arms. She and Sophie are my life. Without them, my life would be meaningless and pointless.