Chapter 22

Rain drummed on the corrugated iron roof of the abandoned warehouse. Leo stood under a dim light, his suit soaked through, tie hanging loose. His eyes were bloodshot, fixed on Samantha, bound to a chair. "Do you know," Leo's voice was a terrifying rasp, pointing at Samantha, "that because of that forged miscarriage report..." "...you murdered my child with Angie?" Samantha's face was chalk-white, lips trembling uncontrollably. "Leo, I'm carrying your child!" "Shut up!" Leo lunged, grabbing her throat, squeezing until she choked. "You don't deserve to say 'child'!" He pulled a bottle of pills from his pocket, forcing Samantha's mouth open. "Swallow." "No... please..." Samantha shook her head desperately, tears mixing with rainwater. "It's your flesh and blood!" Leo's eyes were vacant with madness. "Did you show mercy when Angie lost her child?" He shoved the pills down her throat, pinching her nose until she swallowed. Samantha gagged violently. Leo turned to