Chapter 250

Harper's emotions gradually stabilized, but she still seemed a bit fragile.

On the way, Christina made a decision: "Harper, how about we go abroad for a while?"

Harper climbed out of bed. "But we just got back, Mom. I just made so many new friends at kindergarten. I like it here."

Maybe it was her attachment to her hometown, something Christina hadn't anticipated.

She pursed her lips. "How about this? We'll go abroad for a few months, and then we'll come back."

"Mom, are you worried those traffickers might come after me again?" Harper's big eyes blinked innocently.

Despite her young age, she understood a lot.

Christina nodded. "Yes, I am worried."

Harper thought for a moment and agreed.

"Okay, I'll go with you."

Christina breathed a sigh of relief. Maybe they shouldn't have come back in the first place.

The next day, she temporarily put her work on hold and started the process of applying to go abroad.

Unexpectedly, just as everything seemed to be going smoothly, the staff suddenly told her, "Ms. Windsor, your paperwork is fine, but there's an issue with your daughter's. She can't leave the country for the next six months."

"How can that be? We just came back not long ago without any problems." Christina wanted to see what the issue was.

But the staff quickly covered the computer screen, giving an awkward smile. "Sorry, Ms. Windsor, this is confidential."

Christina's eyes narrowed as she thought for a moment. "I don't know if immigration has such rules, but I know someone who might be able to help."

"What?" The staff didn't understand her implication.

Christina's eyes narrowed further as she stared at the staff's face. "Is William Cavendish behind this?"

The staff's face turned pale but quickly recovered, forcing a smile. "How could that be? We don't engage in under-the-table operations here."

"Your reaction already gave me the answer. Thank you." Christina's eyes narrowed.

The staff seemed afraid of losing their job and quickly said, "Our actions are in line with regulations. Complaining won't help."

"I won't complain. I'll go straight to the person behind this." Christina left quickly.

The staff let out a long sigh of relief.

Christina called William, but he didn't answer, seemingly on purpose.

She decided to try her luck at William's old villa, unsure if he still lived there.

When she arrived, the door was open, and the place was empty.

"William!"

She called out.

Just then, footsteps echoed from the stairs. She looked up to see William coming down.

"What's going on? Harper can't leave the country. Did you do this?"

William looked down with a bitter smile. "You finally brought the child back to me. How could I let you leave? Even if you hate me, I had to do this. Once you're abroad, finding you would be like searching for a needle in a haystack."

Christina was livid.

"What gives you the right to control my life? I'm taking Harper abroad for work."

"Fine, you can leave Harper with me. I'll have bodyguards protect her 24/7. Nothing will happen to her, and I'll let you go." William's eyes locked onto hers.

He clearly didn't believe Christina's reason for leaving was work-related.

He feared that once she left, she might never return.

"William, I won't leave Harper with you. I won't let my daughter be in danger." Christina's voice was firm and cold.

She would never forget how William had treated Harper. Even though their lives had changed, her deep-seated hatred for him remained.

William felt a pang of hurt, forcing a smile after a long pause.

"I don't care if you hate me. I will protect Harper with my life."

Christina was taken aback by his words. Reflecting on his actions, it was true that he had saved Harper from several dangers since their return.

For a moment, she wondered if her prejudice against him was too deep to overcome.

But then she remembered Jennifer. No matter what, Jennifer would always be his priority, even over his own daughter.

"Do as you please." Christina took a deep breath, looking at him coldly. "Six months isn't a long time. Once it's over, I doubt you can stop me. William, I just want to be strangers."

She turned and left without a second thought.

William stood on the stairs, his heart aching, his chest wound throbbing.

He lifted his shirt to check the burn, which had turned redder. Burns were indeed the most painful. At the time, it hadn't seemed like much, but now, sweating made it almost unbearable.

He forced himself up and returned to his room.

Back home, Christina was visited by Kaitlyn, who brought bags of toys. "Look, all for Harper."

"Thanks." Christina glanced at the toys, all things Harper liked.

Harper rushed out of her room, excited. "Thank you, Ms. Fisher. Are these to cheer me up?"

"Cheer you up? What do you mean?" Kaitlyn was confused.

Harper explained, "I was kidnapped a few days ago. I barely escaped. Mom and Dad Cavendish saved me."

Kaitlyn was stunned, her first reaction to scold Christina. "Really? You didn't tell me any of this when you asked for my help. So much happened!"

"I didn't want you to worry." Christina said apologetically.

Kaitlyn turned away, pretending to be upset.

"Sorry, Kaitlyn. I'll tell you everything next time." Christina quickly apologized.

Kaitlyn turned back, smiling. "I'm just kidding. You always handle everything on your own, no wonder you're single."

Christina laughed awkwardly. "What's wrong with being single? It's great."

Then she changed the subject.

"Are you talking about being single so much because you want a boyfriend?"