A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 550

She absentmindedly picked up a newly released handbag. "But how did Marcia even get mixed up with Wyatt in the first place?"

She had assumed Marcia was singularly obsessed with marrying back into the Atwater family.

But judging by how fiercely confident Wyatt was, it was entirely possible the baby really was his.

Thinking back to Marcia's alliance with Paige Jensen, Elissa pieced it together. "She probably handed over some massive blackmail material when she teamed up with Paige last time."

"Well then..." Tanya scoffed. "She totally shot herself in the foot."

Elissa didn't deny it, choosing to drop the subject.

Paige Jensen was ruthless to her very core. For Marcia to ally with her just to target Elissa... it was certainly a bold strategy.

Noticing the handbag Tanya was holding suited her perfectly, Elissa walked straight to the register to pay for it.

Tanya's jaw dropped. "What are you doing? Did you win the lottery?"

That bag was easily six figures.

Elissa shot her a sideways glance. "I didn't win the lottery, but your birthday is coming up."

Tanya was just about to launch into a dramatic speech of praise when out of the corner of her eye, she spotted a tall, broad-shouldered figure approaching the boutique.

She froze as the man strode inside. He stopped right in front of them, but addressed only Elissa. "Once you're done shopping, should I have someone drive you girls home?"

Marcia and Maya had just stormed off in a blind rage. Given Marcia's long-standing vendetta against Elissa, there was no telling what psychotic stunt she might pull. Rex didn't want Elissa getting caught in the crossfire of his family's mess.

Knowing exactly what he was worried about, Elissa offered a soft smile and politely declined. "That's okay. Ian is already waiting for me in the parking garage."

The moment they ran into Marcia, she had texted Ian.

Back when she was alone, she hadn't feared anything because she had nothing to lose. But now, she was carrying a baby.

Even if it was a bit of a hassle, safety came first.

"But..."

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