Filed to story: My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me (Audrey & Cornell)
In a flash, Audrey ignited the engine and drove straight toward the gate.
Despite the gate being closed, Audrey didn’t slow down, seemingly determined to break through.
The security guard at the gate hesitated, worried about the potential for a disastrous crash. He quickly called Davey for instructions.
“Sir, the gate…”
Davey watched the car hurtle forward with no sign of stopping.
Observing the usually calm girl drive so recklessly, she couldn’t help but think she had inherited that reckless courage from him. She was pushing him to make a move.
After a brief pause, Davey made up his mind and shouted, “Open the gate!”
Regardless of the sports car’s value, crashing into the gate at such a speed was too risky for Audrey’s safety. Besides, even if she got out, escaping was impossible.
Just moments before the car could crash, the gate swung open.
The sports car sped off.
Audrey glimpsed the open road ahead and was stunned for a few moments before the realization dawned on her. She shouted with joy, “Mom, we’ve made it!”
Casey, still reeling from the shock, seemed dazed and only partially aware, the weight of the long confinement heavy on her.
However, Audrey’s presence slightly improved her condition. Despite her confusion, Audrey’s words resonated deeply. Escaping had become her driving force.
A smile crept onto Casey’s face as she tapped the window. Audrey caught on and cracked it open just enough for safety.
It wasn’t wide enough for Casey to stick her head out, but she joyfully stretched her fingers through, catching the breeze and taking in the scent. Her expression was one of pure relief. This was the smell of freedom.
Seeing her mother like this, Audrey knew all their risks had been worthwhile. Her hands were cold with perspiration. She had been counting on Davey having a sliver of conscience.
Davey was sharp enough to have anticipated Audrey’s moves from the beginning. She was challenging him. After all, who else would think to secure their mother in the safest seat during such a frantic escape where one would be safest if there was an accident.
Davey recognized Audrey’s resolve when he saw the car speeding off and knew if he hadn’t opened the gate, she would have definitely crashed the car! It was clear Audrey had considered Casey’s safety, showing her determination.
After driving for a while, Audrey turned on the navigation to figure out her location.
Not knowing her way around Aurora, she wasn’t even sure they were still in it since there were no signs on the roads. It seemed like they were just going around in circles.
When Audrey finally located herself, the car’s system announced they were in Houghton.
Audrey was shocked. They had made it to Houghton!
It was far from Aurora, across a vast sea. Though remote and concealed, it was beautiful.
Apparently, Davey had managed to get them off Aurora by water. They couldn’t have left by land or air.
Water routes, being less predictable with more possible escape points, made it easier to slip away.
It looked like Davey was planning to move them from Houghton to another place, probably not staying put for long. That was why tracking his movements was so difficult.
Realizing this, Audrey finally understood. No wonder her signal hadn’t swiftly brought Erick and the others over. With the distance of an entire country between them, even the fastest response couldn’t be instant.
“Please help me call the police, Audrey requested the car’s smart system in a foreign language.”
The system replied, “Connecting you to the Houghton Coast Guard Station now.”
Audrey’s heart soared. She had speculated that many car systems could connect to emergency services, even if they couldn’t make regular phone calls. If she could reach the local police, they could hold out safely until Erick arrived. Davey was influential, but his reach wouldn’t extend into every country.
Audrey parked and waited nervously for the connection.
After two beeps, the call went through. A voice, overlaid with the clacking of keyboard keys, inquired, “Hello, how can I assist you?”
Audrey looked back at Casey, who was staring out the window, captivated by the sight of the azure sea and islands.
Deciding what to do next, Audrey called out, “Mom.”
Casey, realizing she was being addressed, turned toward Audrey.
With a smile, Audrey said, “Let’s play a game…”
As Davey was in a speeding car, his bodyguard at the wheel caught sight of the black car Audrey had been driving. He quickly pulled over and announced, “Sir, it’s just up ahead.”
Davey exited their car with a calm stride and walked up to the now vacant car.
He let out a cold chuckle, having expected Audrey would ignore his warnings. His hands clenched into fists, his knuckles popping as he pondered the punishment he’d deliver when he caught her. Should he disable her with a cut to her tendons or silence her with poison?
Since Audrey would likely convince Casey to leave, Davey considered doing both once capturing Audrey. He would first cut her tendons and then poison her.
Davey instructed his bodyguards to search the surrounding area while he mused over having tampered with the car’s electrical system just minutes before. They couldn’t have gotten far in just fifteen minutes.
Before long, the bodyguard returned with news. “Mr. Glyn, there’s an abandoned church up ahead.”
Given the lack of any other clues, Audrey and Casey were probably hiding there.
Davey approached the church and folded his hands for a quick prayer.
“Lord, please forgive me.”
With a gesture of his hand, he commanded, “Begin the search!”
Four muscular bodyguards immediately dispersed.
After a thorough search, one of the bodyguards reported that only the attic remained unexplored, and its door was locked.
Davey offered a small smile. “Leave this to me.”
He forcefully kicked open the attic door and found Audrey inside.
Davey signaled to his bodyguards. “Stay downstairs and secure the area.”
“Yes, sir,” they responded in unison.
Two took positions at the staircase, while the other two stood by the door.
Entering the attic, Davey, noticing Casey’s absence, inquired, “Audrey, where’s my Casey?”
Audrey stood defiantly, her smile unyielding. “Mr. Glyn, you speak of ‘your Casey’ with such affection, as if you hadn’t torn my mother away from me.”
She no longer felt the urge to address him with respect, her disdain for him deep and evident.
Davey chuckled. “Audrey, you really don’t get it, do you? Those who cross me never fare well.”
“Why would I want to understand you?” Audrey shot back disdainfully, “You keep us here against our will, and then accuse us of betrayal for trying to escape?”
Davey’s expression darkened immediately, his lips curling as he cautioned, “Audrey, I’d think twice if I were you about making me angry.”
Audrey sneered, “Mr. Glyn, your reasoning is an insult to common sense everywhere. I’m not afraid of you.”
Davey sized up Audrey for a moment and offered a thin smile. “Just be ready to face the consequences.”
“So what, you’re planning to kill me? It’s not like it’s the first time,” Audrey retorted defiantly. “What is this now, the fourth time? Or maybe the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth?”
As Davey’s face turned even colder, Audrey kept at it. “You’ve been after me for years because of Katie. Katie’s as twisted as you are. You two are the perfect pair.”
Losing his patience, Davey stepped closer. “Audrey, tell me where Casey is now, and maybe I’ll spare your life.”
As Davey approached, Audrey grabbed a hidden bat from behind her and swung.
But this time she wasn’t successful. Davey was ready and caught the bat with his hands, holding it tight.
Audrey struggled to pull it free, but couldn’t.
At the same time, Davey’s other hand was already wrapping around Audrey’s throat. He pushed her back against the only window ledge in the attic.
Struggling for breath, Audrey clutched at the window frame, terrified she would fall.
The attic was several feet above the ground. A fall from this height could leave her paralyzed or even dead.
Rage flared in Davey’s eyes as he seemed ready to end Audrey. In his eyes, Audrey was no longer his daughter, even though he had once thought about reconciling.
Audrey’s decision to take Casey away was a step too far for Davey.
To him, whoever it was didn’t matter. Even his own flesh and blood had to pay with their life.
Seeing Audrey’s lips pressed tightly together, refusing to talk, Davey sneered, “Not going to talk, huh?” His eyes filled with hostility, his grip tightened. “It seems you really want to die.”
With those words, he shoved Audrey out and her body half-jumped out of the window ledge.
“Stop!” Suddenly, a loud shout came from below.