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She took out her phone, which had lost all signal, and showed them the album she had always refused to touch.
The album consisted of photos she secretly took of Hunter in the past. In the photos, he was either working, sleeping, or drinking coffee.
There were also a few photos where he was sleeping, and she had taken a selfie with him with a funny face.
All the photos proved one thing–she was messing around while he worked. The two shared a happy past.
There was also a set of photos she had taken after she got pregnant. But Hunter had completely vanished by then.
Only she remained in the photos with her huge belly and a faint smile on her lips.
“There isn’t a single lie in my story, but there is something I lied to you about. Even though I hate Hunter and Andrea, their child is innocent.
“When I saw you guys taking the child away last night, I went after you without another thought.”
Taking a deep breath, Madison said, “I don’t want to harm the child; I want to save him. I never thought that I would faint from the lack of energy.”
Just as expected, her words won Jack’s trust. He gave her a deep look before releasing her.
“You’re quite kind.”
“I originally wanted to dump that kid in the ocean, but I gave up in the end. I couldn’t harm an innocent child.
“Since your target is money instead of the kid, I think we can work together.”
Madison stared at the man with a clear look in her eyes. “I hate Hunter, and I know him better than anyone else.
“I can help you get the money and retreat in one piece. In exchange, give me the child. I want to make sure that he’s safe.”
“Deal.”
At first, Madison felt that Jack was too quick to agree. But when she opened the door to look for Connor, she was stunned by the view before her.
The scenery was beautiful. She could see the azure sky, the pretty blue ocean, and the green mountains.
They were on an island surrounded by the sea. It felt like they had been abandoned by the rest of the world.
This was why he didn’t have to threaten her at all. There wasn’t any signal here, and no one would hear her even if she shouted.
As long as they didn’t have the intention to harm Connor, Madison would never dream of risking anything.
As soon as Madison opened the wooden door, she saw Connor on the ground, trying to chase a kitten.
The clothes on his back were covered in dirt, but he looked extra happy as he giggled.
He kept mumbling the word “kitty.”
“This kid doesn’t behave like a rich baby at all. He’s a good kid. I like him.”
While Jack was speaking, Madison was already running toward Connor. Connor also stretched out his arms as he shouted happily, “Mama!”
Tom was confused. “Are you sure he’s not your son?”
Madison said a little sadly, “He’s just a baby. He’ll call anyone his mommy.”
“That may not be the case. Tom’s mother was worried that he would get hungry, so she fed him some milk. He didn’t even spare her a glance.”
Madison remembered that the child had called her Mama when they first met.
She recalled that Connor was only born after her child died. Could it be that her child had reincarnated into Connor? Was that why they were extra close?
Holding the child tighter, Madison kissed him on the cheeks. “I’m so glad you’re okay.”
“Don’t worry, Miss. We didn’t bully him. I wanted to save the cake I stole, so I didn’t eat it, but I gave him a piece anyway.”
Madison had gathered enough information on their living condition. The island didn’t even have basic amenities. There were no wires, no internet, and no signals.
They only had a solar panel they bought from the outside world, and electric lighting was rare at night.
Fortunately, the island was rich in resources, and there was also a freshwater source. The few islanders‘ lives depended wholly on nature.
They didn’t even steal the jade pendant hanging on Connor’s neck.
In reality, these people were truly good–natured.
While Madison pondered, Connor’s face suddenly turned red. Madison had never taken care of a child before, so she asked worriedly, “What’s the matter?”
Connor seemed to be exerting his strength. In the next moment, Madison felt warmth on her palm, and a nasty smell invaded her nostrils.
“Oof, the kid pooped.” Tom pinched his nose, distorting his mask in the process.
Martha Jenkins, Tom’s mother, appeared. “Pass him to me, Miss. I’ll clean him up.”
Madison subconsciously refused to give the child away. “I’ll do it.”
Martha poured the boiled water into the basin. It was Madison’s first time cleaning up a child, so her movements were clumsy. Connor wasn’t irritated, though. He sprawled on her legs and grinned happily.
When Madison was done, Martha took a piece of cloth cut from a shirt. She dried Connor, then placed a diaper under him.
Martha was in her 50s, and her head was covered in silver hair. The skin on her fingers was rough.
There was a gentle yet embarrassed smile on her wrinkled face as she said, “I hope you don’t mind, Miss.
“We don’t have those things in the city, so we can only use a homemade diaper.”
Tom had already taken off his mask, revealing a handsome face underneath.
He said earnestly, “Mom didn’t want the baby’s skin to get irritated, so she made the diaper from her thermal clothing.
“She only had one set, and it was her birthday gift from Jack too.”
Madison looked at the diaper which had yellowed from the washing. She had a complicated feeling in her heart.
Madison tried her best to put on a smile. “That’s fine.”
Connor looked like a different person now. He had changed out of branded clothes and into the clothes that belonged to Martha’s children.
Madison wondered how many children had worn the same clothes. There were even patches sewn on older patches.
The clothes were thicker, firmer, and also warmer.
Connor didn’t seem to mind, though. He followed behind Madison like a little puppy.
Sometimes, he would curiously try to chase after cats or pull at the grass by the roadside. Everything here was new to him.
Madison had followed him onto the boat with the resolve that she might lose her life. Hence, she quickly got used to the island.
It wasn’t as advanced as the city, but it was much cleaner.
As Madison held Connor in her arms, enjoying the breeze, she suddenly had the urge to just live here.
But she knew very well that it would be a matter of time before they were found, even if the island wasn’t marked on the map.
One day, Hunter’s influence would reach this island.
Only dozens of families lived on this island, and everyone led a simple life. That was what Tom told Madison.
They had kidnapped Connor for ransom. But that was because they wanted to improve the living conditions on the island.