Chapter 258

Alice's morning sickness was brutal. She barely got a bite of dinner down before rushing to the bathroom. After nearly five minutes of retching, even stomach acid was coming up. Edward knelt beside her, gently rubbing her back. When the worst had passed, he quickly handed her some water. "Rinse your mouth. If you really can't eat, don't force yourself." Alice nodded, swished the water, and was just about to get up when Edward's phone buzzed. He supported her with one arm while answering the call with the other. "Mr. Hawthorne, we’ve got a problem!" Edward's eyes darkened instantly. William's voice was loud enough that Alice heard every word. She gave Edward's arm a quick pat and stepped back into the living room on her own. Inside the tight bathroom, William’s voice seemed even more urgent. "Violet Jordan's gone—someone took her. They had a spare key to the villa and broke in while we were asleep." That villa belonged to the Hawthorne family. The only person who’d have a key and the ne