Madeline's POV
I know it was a hell of an adventure to be with Captain Noah and Karen, and I am beginning to get attached to them. As we sailed on the water, we ate only a little food and drank little water, and I know we only had a limited supply, and I could tell they were afraid we would starve, but I felt so guilty that they ate less because of . They both wanted to have more portions of food and water because, as per Karen, I needed more food for the baby.
"Guys, you don't need to do this; you can share the food equally," I said to them, and they both smiled at that ward my heart.
"Maddie, we are used to this kind of situation, and we don't want your baby to be malnourished." Captain Noah said after he finished eating his al while I felt hesitant to open my mouth and take another food into my mouth. And I wonder how Karen managed to get food supplies.
After forty-eight hours, a fishing boat rescued us, and I felt so happy when we had a sumptuous al after a while. This ti I eat my food heartily because I don't need to feel guilty because there are so many fishes the fishern caught, and it feels so wonderful to eat the fish fresh from the water, and we have grilled tuna fish tonight that made my mouth water. We didn't have enough sleep for twenty-four hours. Now the captain of the fishing, the boat was kind-hearted enough to let Karen and use his cabin so we could sleep comfortably, and I can tell I sleep like a baby, and when I woke up, I felt so happy when Karen told we are near the port of Choraz. We walked together to the bridge, and the captain smiled at us right away.
"It seems your wife has a wonderful sleep now since she no longer looked pale." The captain said as he looked at , and I couldn't stop myself from blushing as I internalized what he had said. I realized Captain Noah still used the sa story, and I could tell this was his way of protecting , and I smiled and looked at him the mont he ca closer to and held my hand while his other hand touched and caressed my face.
"Did you have a good night's sleep, honey?" He asked, and I nodded my head, and I was trying to contain my laughter because he sounded so adorable when he called honey.
"Thank you, Captain, for allowing Karen and to sleep in your cabin. I had a wonderful sleep, and it feels so good to have a beautiful rest after a long while." I replied.
"You are welco, Maddie. It must be hard on your part since you were pregnant." He replied.
"Yes, but my husband always sees to it that I am comfortable even if we are in a very delicate situation, and I felt so glad we could escape from the pirate ship; it was a terrifying thing I ever experienced. Still, I can't deny it was fun." I replied, and the captain bead at , and then we fell silent as we watched the peaceful water.
We said thanks and bid farewell to the captain and his crew the mont we docked at the port, and I could tell right away the fantastic way of living of the citizens of Choraz.
They said Choraz maintained its old way of living. And it was known only the wealthy family living in this place has the privilege to use and enjoy technology like electricity and other ans of living. But I realized it was all a lie because what I see before is a place where technology is present. Maybe I forgot to read more about Choraz. Perhaps they happen to have a leader who welcod technology in a different light. That is why as I looked at the port, it has no difference in Archois.
I was fidgeting while we waited for Captain Noah's client, and he found it hard to reach his contact because he didn't have a phone or money to buy one, which cost a fortune.
I felt so thankful when the fishing boat captain ca down from his boat and joined us. Captain Noah asked him if he had a mobile phone he could use, and I released a sigh of relief when he handed him an analog cellphone. We don't need to search the internet since Noah only needs to call his client.
Once again, we say thank you to the fishing boat captain, and we walked out from the port to et the person who will bring Captain Noah the full paynt and the one who will take to the place of my supposed uncle.
"Madeline, I am sorry, I want to take you with us, but I can't risk it. I know I will put myself and Karen's life in danger the mont I help you. Besides, this is our way of living, I will only transport the goods, but I don't have any right to interfere." Captain Noah said as I waited for the person who would fetch .
"Hey, it is okay, I understand. At least you both helped and protected from all harm. I will never forget both of you. And I want to thank you for everything you have done for . It was an exciting journey, and I never thought I would reach this place in one piece. I owe you my life, and I know we will et again soday, and I hope I can escape from this place soon, but for now, I have to enjoy the mont." I said, and I knew I should keep my nervousness at bay. Karen smiled at , and I knew she told not to worry because she would find a way to help . And I know Karen is my only hope to flee from this place.
"I hope you will have a comfortable life here in Choraz," Karen said, and I smiled at her.
" too," I answered back, and I saw a carriage coming into our way, and I was shocked when it stopped in front of us. The coachman climbed down and opened the carriage, and a gentleman wearing a black suit ca out from the carriage, and he looked so regal, yet I could feel beneath his formal clothing was a man who was hiding a dark secret.
"Captain Noah, I am the Butler of her uncle; thank you for delivering Ms. Brownwood to us." He said and looked at for a long ti, and I could tell he was sizing up.
"May I know your na?" He asked, and the man shook his head.
"No need for that, Captain. It is enough that I know your na." He said, and I could tell Captain Noah was looking at him intently.
"You are not Mr. Rogers, aren't you?" Captain Noah asked, and before the captain could answer him, black cars ca and stopped in front of us. Gentlen wearing black suits who had the sa emblem on their coat pockets to the man who was talking to us ca to his side imdiately, and I could tell they were his bodyguards, and I wondered why he was riding a carriage where he could ride on a car.
"You can count the money inside the carriage, Captain Noah." The butler said as he handed Captain Noah an attached case, and without saying a word, he accepted the briefcase and got inside the carriage while the butler was looking at from head to toe. I suddenly felt uncomfortable, but I could tell he was harmless even if bodyguards surrounded him.
"Thank you, Butler, you didn't tell your na, but I think the most suitable na for you is Mr. Butler." Captain Noah said.
"We heard what happened to your boat, Captain Noah, and my employer was generous enough to buy you a new ship as a way of thanking you for delivering his niece. Just stay at Choraz Hotel for the ti being, and I will et you again after two days to take you to your new boat." The Butler said, and I wondered who his employer was willing to spend a trendous amount of money for my sake. I don't think Kaye's family will do this to get rid of . She could have killed right away than spent millions. The Butler helped get inside the carriage after I said goodbye to my new friends.
"Welco to Choraz, Lady Madeline." He said, and I looked at him.
"Who are you? If you plan to kill later, you better kill now." I coldly said while I was looking outside over the carriage window, and I heard him chuckle, and I turned my head to look at him, and I could see the amusent on his face.
"Do you think we are going to kill you after everything we have done to intervene and save you from your abductor?" He said, and I raised my eyes at him.
"Don't be so surprised, Madeline. I said your uncle was waiting for you, but I was lying. Mr. Grant was waiting for you at his castle." He said, and my entire body turned so cold as I realized who this person could be, and I am getting more confused as of the mont.
"Yes, my dear, your grandfather is excited to see you now, knowing he is going to be a great-grandfather." He declared, and my eyes widened.
"For how many tis I told him to reach out to Frank, but he was adamant about his decision. Your father ran away from ho when he was a teenager and changed his family na, which made Mr. Grant so furious with your dad. You are a Grant by birth, Madeline. I will tell you everything later and don't worry, and you are going to talk with your husband soon." He said, and everything he said has lost its aning, and only his last words matter because I can't wait to hear Hunter's voice.. I couldn't stop my tears from falling as I realized I was safe, and even if this grandfather he was talking about was fake or not, as long as I can speak with my husband and inform him where I am, everything will be alright.
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