After Prison I Rushed into Marriage with a Comatose Tycoon-Chapter 42: A Life-Saving Debt, Repaid with One’s Body
Eliza Sutton’s gaze was calm and quiet, yet it made the hair on the kidnappers’ bodies stand on end.
They instantly fell silent, hugging themselves with their hearts pounding in fear, trembling uncontrollably.
’This is terrifying.’
’She’s a veritable demon.’
They realized the woman on the phone was the one who had gotten them into this mess. The kidnappers wished they could follow the signal and tear her limb from limb!
Just then, someone stomped hard on their backs.
The kidnappers cried out in pain.
Erik Irvine bent down, leaned in close, and said in an admiring tone, "To dare and kidnap Madam Lockwood... I have to commend you for your bravery."
The kidnappers were speechless.
’Ma-Madam Lockwood?’
’Damn it, wasn’t she supposed to be just some ordinary woman with no connections?’
’What kind of ordinary, unconnected woman is a demon like her?’
...
「The Lockwood Family Estate.」
When Shane Lockwood brought Eliza Sutton back, Doctor Shepherd was already waiting in the room.
"Doctor Shepherd, come take a look at her."
Doctor Shepherd acknowledged and immediately went forward to give Eliza Sutton a physical examination.
Eliza Sutton took the opportunity to "wake up" with a groan. She first stared blankly at the ceiling for a long moment, then, as if remembering something, she cried out in alarm, "Ah! N-No... don’t kill me!"
"Mommy!" Emmett Lockwood immediately pushed his way over and took Eliza Sutton’s hand. "Don’t be scared. Don’t be scared. You’re safe now."
"Emmett," Eliza Sutton called out in a weak voice.
"I’m here, Mommy. Does anywhere hurt?"
The child was innocent, the worry on his face completely unconcealed.
Eliza Sutton felt a pang in her heart, as if something had touched it, followed by a trace of warmth deep inside.
Eliza Sutton’s voice was soft and gentle. "I’m fine. Nothing hurts."
"Liar." Emmett Lockwood’s eyes suddenly turned red, his voice choked with sobs. "I heard everything. Mommy was kidnapped, and they almost buried you. If Daddy hadn’t gone, I might never have seen you again."
Eliza Sutton couldn’t help but hug Emmett Lockwood.
The little boy’s frail body trembled in her arms, like a frightened little animal, terrified and pitiful.
Eliza Sutton’s heart softened. The look in her eyes as she watched Emmett Lockwood was gentler than she could have ever imagined.
"Emmett Lockwood, come here."
Emmett Lockwood glanced back at Shane Lockwood, then snuggled his small body deeper into Eliza Sutton’s embrace. His fair little face clearly said: ’You bad guy, don’t even think about separating me and Mommy.’
A vein throbbed on Shane Lockwood’s temple. He was helpless against his troublesome son and could only say, "Get down now. Let Doctor Shepherd continue examining Eliza Sutton. She might still be injured."
Hearing this, Emmett Lockwood immediately scrambled down, afraid that delaying even a second longer would cause Eliza Sutton more pain.
Shane Lockwood was both annoyed and amused. ’This son of mine has really fallen for Eliza Sutton’s act. I don’t know what kind of magic she has!’
Doctor Shepherd took off his disposable gloves and said, "President Lockwood, there’s no need to worry. Aside from the scrapes on her arm and some bruising from the impact, the Mistress has no other injuries. I expect she will recover quickly."
"Is that so?"
Shane Lockwood looked over at Eliza Sutton, his eyes filled with deep meaning.
’Kidnapped by five men, yet she came out unscathed.’
Eliza Sutton’s heart skipped a beat. In that instant, she felt as if Shane Lockwood had seen right through her.
Eliza Sutton put on a grateful expression. "It’s all thanks to you, Mr. Lockwood. If you hadn’t arrived when you did, the kidnappers would have buried me alive. Thank you so much."
"We’re husband and wife. There’s no need to be so polite."
Emmett Lockwood hurried over. "Mommy, I’ll protect you from now on, too."
Eliza Sutton’s heart melted. "Thank you, Emmett. You’re the best."
Emmett Lockwood grinned, looking at Shane Lockwood with eyes full of pride.
’Mommy praised me.’
Shane Lockwood was speechless. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎
’I can’t believe this little fool is my son.’
It was getting late, so Emmett Lockwood went with a maid to rest, and Doctor Shepherd also left.
Only Eliza Sutton and Shane Lockwood remained in the bedroom.
"Mr. Lockwood, thank you so much for today."
"You’ve already thanked me."
"I have to thank you again to truly express my gratitude."
"Instead of these empty gestures, why not do something more substantial?"
As he spoke, Shane Lockwood planted his arms on the bed and suddenly leaned in close to Eliza Sutton.
Startled, Eliza Sutton instinctively tried to pull back, but Shane Lockwood’s powerful arm wrapped around her slender waist, holding her in place.
Shane Lockwood was assertive. "You owe me your life. How about you repay the favor with your body, Eliza Sutton?"
Eliza Sutton was pressed against Shane Lockwood’s chest. Every breath she took was filled with his clean, pleasant scent.
Her palms were flat against his chest, and its scorching heat transferred to her without reservation. Eliza Sutton felt as if she’d been burned, and her fingers curled slightly.
Eliza Sutton smiled. "Mr. Lockwood, perhaps you’ve forgotten, but I’m already married to you."
"That’s right, you are. It seems your so-called gratitude is only verbal, then."
Eliza Sutton said, "Mr. Lockwood, if there’s anything else you’d like me to do, I’ll definitely agree."
Shane Lockwood said, "Emmett calls you Mommy."
Eliza Sutton understood his underlying meaning and replied, "A mother is a great thing to be. I would never be the one to betray that greatness."
Shane Lockwood was satisfied. He suddenly asked, "Do you know who was behind your kidnapping this time?"
Eliza Sutton shook her head. "I don’t know. I have no idea."
"It seems you’ve offended quite a few people."
Eliza Sutton said sincerely, "Or perhaps President Lockwood has offended many people, and my luck just isn’t very good."
In other words, she was the one who got dragged into it.
Shane Lockwood’s eyes narrowed. "Are you implying that I’m the reason you were targeted?"
Eliza Sutton immediately said, "It’s because I’m not good at dealing with people. That’s why I brought today’s disaster upon myself."
Shane Lockwood was satisfied.
Just as he was about to release Eliza Sutton, his arm suddenly went numb, and he couldn’t exert any strength.
Then, his entire body fell toward Eliza Sutton.
Caught completely off guard, Eliza Sutton was pushed heavily into the large bed by Shane Lockwood, his thin lips pressing against her soft ones.
Eliza Sutton’s eyes flew wide open, her lashes trembling uncontrollably.
At that moment, the bedroom door was opened.
Mrs. Lockwood: "Eliza, I heard you..."
She was only halfway through her sentence when she saw Eliza Sutton and Shane Lockwood tangled together on the bed. She immediately shut the door.
SLAM—
Shane Lockwood looked at Eliza Sutton pinned beneath him and quickly rolled to the side.
"That was an accident."
"Mhm, mhm." Eliza Sutton turned her head to the side, her ears burning.
Although she had already given birth to two children, she had zero experience with kissing men. Back when she and Sean Hughes were dating, the most they ever did was hold hands.
But in just two days, she had already been this intimate with Shane Lockwood twice.
’Even if they were both accidents.’
Shane Lockwood turned his head and saw Eliza Sutton’s flushed red ears. Recalling the soft sensation from a moment ago, a strange, indescribable feeling stirred within him.
