18 The Feeling Was Mutual (1/2)

Miya's throat tightened.

What the hell had happened?

The banging at her door increased. She felt weak in her legs. Why was the police there suddenly at her house? She couldn't understand.

And why in the world did they think she had kidnapped Mr. Hunter?!

Miya wanted to pull out her hair. She already had a ridiculous history with the police, especially the local police in this area. They'd believe she had abducted dinosaurs in her bathroom if they had to. They just hated her!

The feeling was mutual.

She cursed aloud, her head barely working. The worst thing was, this time she was with her son. And Hunter was actually standing in her room. If she let the men in, they wouldn't believe her if she said Mr. Hunter had just been visiting. Because in ordinary circumstances, why the f*** would this man visit her?

Assuming Hunter sided with her, she knew the policemen still wouldn't believe. They'd definitely come back later, after he had gone just to create trouble for her. Not to mention, she did not want any rumours going around, claiming she had connections with the Hunter family.

Her mind almost blasted off. She started sweating profusely as someone kicked at her door. Her heart ripped through her chest.

She could only think of one thing to do. The one thing she always did.

Run.

With renewed energy, and surging anger when she saw Jimmy's shocked face, she grabbed the man���s hand. Then she dragged him into the kitchen behind her, albeit with a lot of effort. Jim was surprised. Miya fumed.

”Why the hell is there police here? Why do they think I kidnapped you?!”

Jimmy was ready for this.

His eyes widened as he shook his head.

”How would I know? Like I said, it's the contractor –”

”Argh! I don't care. Look, Mr. Hunter, I need to go.”

Jimmy frowned.

”Where to? Miya, don't be worried. Let them in, and I'll tell them I was on a visit. That you're a good friend.”

Miya rolled her eyes.

”No, thank you. I have to go, and you're coming with me.”

Jimmy smiled internally.

”What? But why?” he exclaimed though, giving her a confused look, ”You're taking them too seriously! It's just policemen. Let me talk to them.”

”No.” Miya hissed. She obviously wasn't telling him of her relationship with the police. Also, she wasn't letting this man be found in her apartment at any cost. He was running away with her. He had dragged her into this mess, it was only fair he at least assisted her out of it.

Ben, who was silently watching the two talk, now noisily put his plate in the sink. Miya looked towards him instantly.

”Do we need to use the secret passageway, mommy?” he asked passively.

Miya went up to her son and kissed his forehead. ”Yes, mommy's smart baby, it's time we use our secret tunnel!”

As far as the police outside was concerned, Jimmy wasn't too worried. They were acting on his orders. They wouldn't dare break into the room until he asked them to.

Meanwhile, Miya opened a rather large window in one corner of the kitchen. It was at least five feet in length. Nice. Jim hadn't noticed it before.