Chapter 174 - The Next Door

Killian had a sudden and crazy urge to ask Emma to have a child of their own. He knew he was being crazy but this child was making him feel all those emotions he had never before. 

Seeing where his thoughts were flowing, he bit his tongue and came back to reality. 

"Emwy chocwate now!" She was urging Killian not to go back on his words. She knew if she stopped her cuteness act, this man would not buy her chocolates. And how could she bear that? 

Killian, who was lost in this bundle of cuteness, forgot that once upon a time there was another cutest girl who would act similarly to this toddler to get chocolates. She too was a big fan of chocolates and sweets. 

Perhaps, his conscious was remembering that girl from his childhood when he was looking at Emy without his knowing. And so, he brought her every single thing she pointed her finger on. Seeing that million dollars worth smile blooming on the kid's face was everything he had never desired for. 

It wasn't until Emy asked him about his mom he was reminded of Persephone who was on the verge of fainting. This, he went back to where left her with his wife. 

"Killian, she doesn't look good,"Emma told him as soon as she saw him. Her eyes were filled with concern for the woman who once was about to become her sister-in-law. 

Of course, Killian couldn't leave her alone here in this condition. She was Villain's wife after all. It didn't matter at this moment if they were on speaking terms or not. It was an unspeakable code to always help their brother's family. Although Killian didn't like anyone from the Marino family, he couldn't leave her here in this condition as in his heart she was now Santiago's wife, Alessandro's daughter later. 

Although Persephone was conscious now, still she was aware that wouldn't be for long. Now she regretted that she should have at least told Emmanuel or Romeo that she was going out. Or perhaps her about to be ex-husband too. 

"Percy, are you okay?!" Emma asked as she saw her eyelids moving. 

"In fine. Save Emy. Please." Persephone was still asking them to save Emy. She didn't care about her health before running to protect the little girl. 

"She is fine. Killian found her," Emma told her instantly. "Look at her, she is in front of you."

Persephone opened her eyes and saw a blurry figure of Emy in Killian's arms. As if she could finally sigh in relief after seeing Emy safe, she fell unconscious. 

"Killian, let's take her home," Emma said to her husband. She took Emy from Killian's arms and gestured to him to pick Persephone. 

"She is pregnant. Be careful," Emma quickly said. 

"How do you know?" Killian asked with wide eyes. 

"She told me."

No wonder that bastard looked miserable. A wicked smile tugged on his lips as he picked Persephone in his arms. 

And this was how Persephone and Emy ended up at Killian's place. 

…. 

At Santiago's place, he was going berserk with each passing second. He searched everywhere Persephone could go, but he couldn't find his wife at all. He didn't want to think the worst of this situation yet he couldn't stop it. 

She already placed divorce papers beside him. Could it be that she decided to leave this place? 

Or did Don Marino send people to hurt him? 

No, her father wouldn't try to hurt her since his last attack went futile. He would at least wait for sometimes not to raise suspicion. 

Then, could it be that she left him forever? 

Didn't he think of letting her live her life under her conditions? Then, why was he hurting now? 

What should he do now? 

He couldn't imagine not seeing her beautiful again and not visualizing in his mind what his child that was growing in her belly might look like once he/she comes to this world? 

He had done anything wrong and he deserved punishment for all of them. Yet, he prayed God not to punish him by not allowing him to see the faces of two people he was craving the most. 

Currently, Valencia, who was pacing back and forth in his living room was thundering at him for being careless. She had been under a lot of stress for several days and she couldn't handle one more. 

Seeing Santiago in worry, she couldn't help but think what might have happened between him and Persephone. 

"Where has she gone to?" Valencia asked him. 

She had her suspicion regarding this man. And once Persephone came back, she was going to clear all of them. And if they were proved right, she was going to beat the hell of this man with her son's baseball bat. 

"I don't know, Cia," Santiago sighed. He didn't notice how he unconsciously used the nickname that only he was allowed to call her. "I woke up and found her gone."

Something passed in Valencia's eyes but she suppressed the urge to begin the question round here and then 

"Moreover, weren't you at the hospital taking care of your friend!" She heard him asking. 

"Santiago Vitello, I'm not going back until my friend comes here. Remember, if you hurt her, I will not spare you."

It wasn't only Valencia who had rushed to his house after the sudden disappearance of Persephone but Salvatore, too, went out to look for his sister. When he didn't find her anywhere, he returned to Santiago's home. 

He hadn't expected that Santiago Vitello would allow Valencia, Persephone's friend to threaten him just like that. He had expected the former to growl. What else he hadn't expected was Santiago's concern for Persephone even after knowing that she was pregnant. This didn't sit well with him. There must be an angle he was missing. And he intended to find it soon. 

He was about to say something but his chiming phone stopped him. After taking the call, he heard a piece of news that shook his whole world. 

"What did you just say? Repeat it!"

"I will not spare any of you if even a single strand of her hair is hurt! Get ready to die at my hands!"

He was so angry and worried that he believed if those useless men of his were here, they would be dead by now. 

Just as Salvatore disconnected the phone, Santiago's phone rang. Seeing the caller, he picked the call through gritted d teeth, "What the fuck you want, Kill?!!"

In anger, he forgot that Valencia and Salvatore were still in the room. 

Killian chuckled from the other side. "I thought you would be happy if you received news about a certain Marino Princess but it seems…"

"What did you say?" Santiago paused for a moment. It wasn't an auditory illusion, right? 

"Your wife is with me, "He decided to cut to the chase."Btw congratulations. Who knew you…"

"Stop with nonsense," Santiago didn't allow him to complete his sentence. He fired another question. "Tell me where she is?".

"My home," Killian smiled. 

"Give me the fucking address, Killian" It seemed Santiago had forgotten all his manners. But who would mind manners at this time? 

"Without paying?!" How could Killian let this transaction go unilaterally? He must get something in return for Persephone Marino at least this time? 

"What do you need?" Santiago was merely controlling himself. He was just a second away from beating the hell out of Killian. Only if he was in front of him. 

"Get me Nash address." Killian had been trying to look for Nash for several days but he wasn't able to connect to him. Or one could say, he didn't want to talk to anyone. He was really petty sometimes. Just like he had said, unless and until Santiago apologized to him and convinced him, this buddha would never talk to any of them. 

"I'm not his PA," Santiago growled. "Search for him yourself."

"I think this is where we say goodbye." Of course, he was hellbent on getting Nash's address. No one but Persephone could help him in urging Santiago to persuade Nash. And he had a chance now. Even if he asked for Santiago's life now, he would receive it. However, he only needed a simple address, not someone's life. 

"Wait. Wait. I will get you his address before this evening. Now tell me where you are!"

Killian wasn't wrong. Right now, Santiago was ready to do anything as long as he found his wife. 

Pleading to Nash or bowing to him was easier. He didn't mind drinking his pride for his wife. 

With this Killian cut the call and moments later, a message flashed on Santiago's screen. 

Seeing the address, Santiago muttered, "The fucker…"

"I found Persephone," Santiago informed everyone. 

"Where?" Salvatore quickly asked. 

"The next door…"

Killian and Emma had been staying right beside him and he had no idea about it. 

Wait, until he breaks his jaw for playing with him.