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Hope Williams remained heavy-hearted even after returning home.
She really couldn't fathom Waylon Lewis's intentions.
Five years ago, he forced her to have an abortion, and a few days ago he chased her to the airport, demanding she reveal their child's whereabouts, even holding her captive.
All these incidents combined told her clearly that this man intended to take the child away, filling her with immense fear of him.
Yet today, when he received Willow's call, upon hearing Willow's voice, Hope noticed a hint of surprise and anticipation in his eyes.
He even spoke those words with the cautiousness of a first-time father.
Moreover, he actually let her go; if Waylon hadn't allowed her to leave today, she wouldn't have escaped, and he would have quickly discovered Luke and Willow's whereabouts through this phone call.
But he directly let her leave without pursuing the matter, leaving Hope baffled over what he was planning now.